In "The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo" entführt Kent Nerburn den Leser in die Welt der amerikanischen Ureinwohner, wo Träume Bedeutung haben und Tiere Lehrer sind. Die Erzählung verbindet Geschichte, Mysterium und spirituelle Reise und bietet tiefgreifende Einblicke in die Kultur der Lakota und Ojibwe.
Guidance and wisdom for young artists, from award-winning artist and writer Kent Nerburn
When Kent Nerburn received a letter from Jennifer, a young woman questioning her calling to spend her life in the arts, the writer and artist was struck by how closely her questions mirrored the doubts and yearnings of his own youth. Nerburn resolved that he would write his own letter: a letter of welcome and encouragement to all young artists setting out on the same strange and magical journey, sharing the wisdom of a life spent working in the arts. From struggles with money and the bitterness of rejection, to spiritual questions of inspiration and authenticity, Dancing With the Gods offers insight, solace and courage to help young artists on the winding road to artistic fulfilment. Tender and joyous, it is a celebration of art's power to transform the darkest of human experience and give voice to the grandest of human hopes.
The book explores the profound connection between the landscape and human emotions, highlighting the transformative influence of nature from the expansive Great Plains to the tranquil northern woods. Through vivid imagery, it captures the intensity of summer storms and the peacefulness brought by fresh snowfall, celebrating how these elements resonate within our hearts and spirits. Kent Nerburn invites readers to reflect on the land's ability to inspire and redeem.
Kent Nerburn wird eines Tages von einer jungen Frau angerufen, die ihn bittet, ihren Großvater in einem weit entfernten Reservat aufzusuchen. Nerburn erfüllt ihren Wunsch und trifft Dan, einen uralten Lakota-Indianer, der über viele Jahre hinweg Aufzeichnungen gemacht hat, aus denen – mit Nerburns Hilfe – ein Buch entstehen soll. Dan jedoch erkennt in Nerburns Text nicht mehr wieder, was er sagen will und worum es ihm eigentlich geht. Die beiden geraten fortwährend in Streit über die Unterschiede zwischen weißen Amerikanern und Native Americans – es entspinnt sich ein sehr persönlicher Austausch, unterhaltsam und voller Ironie. Was dieses Buch so besonders macht, ist seine romanhafte Erzählung einer listig arrangierten Reise, die Dan mit seinem Freund Grover, seinem steinalten Hund und eben Kent unternimmt. Diese Reise ist die eigentliche Lektion, eine Art On the Road mit zwei Indianern und einem Weißen. Das Buch erschien 1994 in den USA und entwickelte sich zum Bestseller. 2017 wurde es in Großbritannien neu herausgebracht – mit einem Vorwort von Robert Plant, dem Sänger von «Led Zeppelin». «Nicht Wolf nicht Hund» ist ein eindringliches Werk über Gewalt, Nähe und Versöhnung zwischen unterschiedlichen Welten und Kulturen.
“Do not begrudge the white man his presence on this land. Though he doesn’t know it yet, he has come here to learn from us.” — A Shoshone elder The genius of the Native Americans has always been their profound spirituality and their deep understanding of the land and its ways. For three decades, author Kent Nerburn has lived and worked among the Native American people. Voices in the Stones is a unique collection of his encounters, experiences, and reflections during that time. He takes us inside a traditional Native feast to show us how the children are taught to respect the elders. He brings us to an isolated prairie rock outcropping where a young Native man and his father show us how the power of ceremony connects the present with the ancient voices of the past. At a dusty roadside café he introduces us to an elder who remembers the time when his ancestors could talk to animals. In these and other deeply touching stories, Nerburn reveals the spiritual awareness that animates all of Native American life, and shows us how we have much to learn from one another if only we have the heart to listen.
A haunting dream that will not relent pulls author Kent Nerburn back into the hidden world of Native America, where dreams have meaning, animals are teachers, and the “old ones” still have powers beyond our understanding. In this moving narrative, we travel through the lands of the Lakota and the Ojibwe, where we encounter a strange little girl with an unnerving connection to the past, a forgotten asylum that history has tried to hide, and the complex, unforgettable characters we have come to know from Neither Wolf nor Dog and The Wolf at Twilight. Part history, part mystery, part spiritual journey and teaching story, The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo is filled with the profound insight into humanity and Native American culture we have come to expect from Nerburn’s journeys. As the American Indian College Fund has stated, once you have encountered Nerburn’s stirring evocations of America’s high plains and incisive insights into the human heart, “you can never look at the world, or at people, the same way again.”
The Untold Story of an American Tragedy
The book recounts the harrowing 1,800-mile journey of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce people as they flee their homeland in eastern Oregon, navigating treacherous mountainous terrain toward the promise of freedom in Montana. It highlights the resilience and determination of the group, culminating in Chief Joseph's poignant surrender near the Canadian border, where he famously declared an end to the fight. This narrative sheds light on a significant yet often overlooked chapter in American history, emphasizing themes of struggle, sacrifice, and the quest for freedom.
Living in the Spirit of the Prayer of St. Francis
Exploring the essence of St. Francis of Assisi, the book delves into the transformative power of his prayer, urging readers to counter negativity with love and generosity. Kent Nerburn shares personal and relatable stories that illustrate how anyone can embody the prayer's teachings in daily life. From acts of kindness during moments of grief to fostering reconciliation among adversaries, the narrative emphasizes that ordinary actions can create meaningful change, encouraging readers to embrace goodwill in their own lives.