A distinguished anthropologist–who is also an initiated shaman–reveals the long-hidden female roots of the world’s oldest form of...
read full description
reviews
Oct 31, 2009
Elfie
rated it: 
I was tempted to give this book only one star, but since I found some positive and well-meaning points in it, I rated it with two stars. However, on the whole I found it disappointing. Tedlock is undoubtedly one of those scholars who uses the construct 'shamanism' in its most encompassing form.
Whilst not negating the fact that women's roles in religion, medicine or for that matter other areas have not been adequately recognized, I do not think we are to gain anything by claiming tha More...
Whilst not negating the fact that women's roles in religion, medicine or for that matter other areas have not been adequately recognized, I do not think we are to gain anything by claiming tha More...
Mar 12, 2009
Elizabeth
rated it: 
2006 from the library
TOC and Index
from the Acknowledgements:
"I thank my Grandmother, Nakomis, who quietly but firmly showed me the feminine shamanic path of Ojibwe healing"
Part ONE Reclaiming History
ch 1 Old Wisdom
ch 2 Healing and the Seekers of Knowledge
ch 3 Handprints on a cave wall
ch 4 Summoning whales, serpents and bears
ch 5 the dissappearing act: How Female Shamenism was Eclipsed
How about willfull misreprese More...
TOC and Index
from the Acknowledgements:
"I thank my Grandmother, Nakomis, who quietly but firmly showed me the feminine shamanic path of Ojibwe healing"
Part ONE Reclaiming History
ch 1 Old Wisdom
ch 2 Healing and the Seekers of Knowledge
ch 3 Handprints on a cave wall
ch 4 Summoning whales, serpents and bears
ch 5 the dissappearing act: How Female Shamenism was Eclipsed
How about willfull misreprese More...
Oct 22, 2009
Lia
rated it:
This book isn't being what I thought it would be. I picked it up after hearing a fascinating lecture on Shamanism and how it was originally a woman's journey, rather than a man's. In fact, ancient Shamanism may have grown out of the spiritual connection women have during their menstrual time. It is a time of great dreams and new understandings. But, at any rate, so far this book hasn't caught me. I've been reading it on and off since August 2008. We'll see if I finish it or if it suddenly starts
More...
Oct 24, 2009
Patty
rated it:
Mostly skimmed this one. It caught my eye on the Library shelf but did not live up to its potential. A reasonably interesting review of the history of women shamans and how that history has been suppressed over the ages.
Oct 18, 2011
Synthia
rated it: 
I skimmed through this book...some parts were more interesting to me than others, a matter of preference.
Oct 04, 2010
Kendra
rated it: 
Really enjoyable book discussing how much of shamanism was actually done by women. Or at least a stronger balance of women and men. Discussed how much of the early anthropological writings of women shamans were downplayed or degraded by men who could not and would not acknowledge the importance women played within shamanism. Also discussed the different types of shamanism, and the masculine and feminine versions of it. Brief overlay of how the author came to be a shaman as well.
Oct 10, 2007
Lily
rated it:
This book had some really valuable information in it. I really did not like the way the author wrote from an academic perspective. It was easy to get her point: women have always been and continue to be equal partners in the shamanic world. It was not easy to deal with her being defensive about this point throughout the whole book. Still it is worth reading for the information, and the experiential writing she does do.
Jan 16, 2011
Lennis
rated it:
This had some interesting ideas but did not live up to it's potential. I also don't like how she tries to use academic arguments while assuming facts not in evidence as the basis in the first place. If she is going to use archeological evidence, she should start the debate there.
Aug 31, 2008
Tina
rated it:
This woman has done amazing research in this field and it is fascinating to me what she has found out about this topic. It is non-fiction so I read it a little at a time to digest everything she has to share. It has not been a quick read for me, but good info on a topic I love.
Jun 05, 2008
Mary
rated it:
This book provides an overview of Shamanisim in various cultures and offers insight into the roles that women shamans play in ther communities. The author seems to gather most of her research from personal experience. I learned some useful herbal remadies from this book.
Jan 20, 2012
Lia
rated it:
Not completely happy with it, for the same(ish) reasons as with "Spiritwalker". But overall it was interesting enough to stir my thoughts and not just be an overview of stuff I already know.
Apr 29, 2010
Sandra
rated it:
I didn't finish. Quite academic, but the information is tops. Would recommend it for anyone wanting more information on feminine spirituality, or women's studies.
Feb 09, 2012
Jan 28, 2012
Dec 23, 2011
Dec 20, 2011
Dec 30, 2011
Oct 18, 2011
Sep 04, 2011
Aug 02, 2011
