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The Lakota Way

Stories and Lessons for Living (Abridged, with music and sound effects)

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The Lakota Way

By: Joseph M. Marshall
Narrated by: Joseph M. Marshall
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Summary

Here are six stories from Joseph Marshall’s award-winning book, The Lakota Way, read by the author and enriched with musical performances by noted American Indian musicians Keith Bear, Joseph Fire Crow, and Andrew Vasquez.

Rich with history and folklore, these traditional Lakota stories about life remain as relevant today as when they were first told.

“The Story of the Eagle”
“Eagle’s Journey” and “Blaze Aleeah” performed by Andrew Vasquez

“The Story of No Moccasins”
“The Nature Of” and “The Forty Nines” performed by Joseph Fire Crow

“The Story of the Flute Maker”
“The Flute Maker’s Song” performed by Andrew Vasquez

“The Story of the Snake”
“Cottonwood Love Song” performed by Andrew Vasquez

“The Story of Brings the Deer”
“Hidatsa Friendship Song” and “Hidatsa Courtship Song” performed by Keith Bear

“The Story of the Giants”
“The Giant’s Song” performed by Andrew Vasquez

“Keep Going”
“Legend of the Warrior” performed by Joseph Fire Crow

©2001 Joseph Marshall (P)2018 Blackstone Publishing Americas Customs & Traditions Indigenous Peoples Indigenous Studies Native American Social Sciences Specific Demographics Spirituality United States

Critic Reviews

“Wise words by an authentic representative of Lakota culture…[An] inspirational book of a high order.”

(Kirkus Reviews)

“The Lakota have a wisdom that transcends the ages, and Joseph Marshall delivers it with grace and power.”

(Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love)
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a very peaceful and enjoyable listen .. a traditional brief on the ways of a mighty nation ... very well put together and narrated by this accomplished author.

If Only we would listen and then act ..

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These old stories flow like the narrator’s voice… with wisdom, joy and sorrow. A welcome alternative to the machine blather of 2025.

Beautiful, grounded & moving

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