- Paperback: 116 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. (1 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 048643088X
- ISBN-13: 978-0486430881
- Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,020,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is the second part of the biography of Native American Charles Eastman(the first is Indian Boyhood). He was a Sioux Indian who grew up living the traditional lifestyle till he was 15, then went to school and learned English etc., eventually becoming influential in the US political scene.
The description of his first impressions of European-derived culture in the first part of his autobiography is heart-stopping: the first time he saw a train running across the American countryside he leapt on his horse and fled in terror and, when travelling through the built up areas of "civilisation" he wrote "I felt as if I had died and was travelling to the spirit land". The continuation of his gradual transformation into an English-speaking American with cut hair and "citizen" clothing is by turns equally astounding, upsetting and amusing. This is one of those books that pulls you in so deeply you feel a sense of bereavement when you finish it.
His writing style is very easy to read. He frequently has an utterly charming turn of phrase, and a way of unfolding his anecdotes that makes each one memorable and exciting even when he describes relatively trivial incidents. This book would be a very good read for children from about 12 onwards as well as for adults.
The description of his first impressions of European-derived culture in the first part of his autobiography is heart-stopping: the first time he saw a train running across the American countryside he leapt on his horse and fled in terror and, when travelling through the built up areas of "civilisation" he wrote "I felt as if I had died and was travelling to the spirit land". The continuation of his gradual transformation into an English-speaking American with cut hair and "citizen" clothing is by turns equally astounding, upsetting and amusing. This is one of those books that pulls you in so deeply you feel a sense of bereavement when you finish it.
His writing style is very easy to read. He frequently has an utterly charming turn of phrase, and a way of unfolding his anecdotes that makes each one memorable and exciting even when he describes relatively trivial incidents. This book would be a very good read for children from about 12 onwards as well as for adults.
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Autobiography of Ohiyesa
4 Feb 2002
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If you have read the writings of Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman); I HIGHLY recommend this book to you.
It helped me understand the forces that shaped this man.
My favorite areas are
The assorted photos of his father "Many Lightnings", his wife, his son Ohiyesa at the age of 5.
Events that occured while he was attending school in the East, and the bigotry he encountered from "SOME" white people.
Events where he served as a medical doctor on the Pine Ridge reservation, and caring for the survivors of the Wounded Knee masacre in 1890.
Events where he traveled among various indian nations to get items used by indians for museums.
Events where he worked with the Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls.
And much more.
If this book is your introduction to the writings of Ohiyesa; I would recommend that your next purchase would be "The Soul Of The Indian".
Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
From the deep woods to civilization
3 Jun 2000
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There are certainly not enough autobiographies of Native Americans, and few that can compare with Eastman's story and journey to find civilization. As Eastman follows Christianity and the White Man's Civilization, he finds himself realizing the paradox of the two worlds. Upon returning to a more civilized world, he gives a captivating look at how Jesus was an Indian and how different the White world and Native American world was during his life. A perfect self-enlightenment book.
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