Love to Water My Soul (Dreamcatcher Series #2)

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Based on historical characters and events, Love to Water My Soul recounts the dramatic story of an abandoned white child rescued by Indians. Among Oregon's Paiute people, Shell Flower seeks love and a place of belonging...only to be cast away from her home.

A remakable story of God's constancy and provision for all lovers of history, romance and faith...

Based on historical characters and events, Love to Water My Soul recounts the dramatic story of an abandoned white child rescued by Indians. Among Oregon's Paiute people, Shell Flower seeks love and a pace of belonging...only to be cast away from her home.

In the years that follow, she faces a new life in the world of the white man--a life filled with both attachment and loss--yet finds that God faithfully unites her with a love that fills all longing in this heartwarming sequel to Jane Kirkpatrick's award-winner, A Sweetness to the Soul.

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My favorite so far.......2007-06-03

Two years ago, when I read my first Jane Kirkpatrick novel, it took me several tries to "get into it" and care about the story and characters. She is now one of my favorite authors. I have liked some of her books less than the others and even been a bit baffled by one or two. However, this has been my favorite story yet. The history included is made personal to the character and quite fascinating.

Love to Water My Soul.......2007-01-13

This is an emotional story based on a true woman. Who is lost between white society and native american society. Also a story rich in Oregon History. Worth reading more than once.

Nice story, but a little slow in the beginning.......2000-06-16

This book tells a very nice story (summarized in other reviews). However, I had some trouble getting started with the book as I found it a little slow in the beginning. I found the writing to be a little bit "flowery" and sometimes wished the author was a little more direct. But overall a good book.

One of my all time favorite books but her others were not........2000-06-02

I loved this book and it gave me the paradigm to see my everyday world differently. I even went through my journals and saw what seemed so bad at the time, that it was for the best in the long run. I just loved her book and became totally absorbed by it. Her female character was strong and brave. After reading it, I couldn't wait to devour all of her other novels in print in 1999. They did not meet the extrodinary writing of Love to Water my Soul.

One of my all time favorite books but her others were not........2000-06-02

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Grandmother's Dreamcatcher
Becky Ray McCain
Manufacturer: Albert Whitman & Company
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Great Story - Beautiful Lesson.......2001-03-01

This is a beautiful story especially for bedtime reading! Recommended for all ages.

Lovely Story.......2000-09-26

This is a lovely story filled with security of home and family. It also offers a study of Indian Culture to children, as well as adults. A book for any country and is a book for all ages. It is also timeless and will go on as long as it is offered for the public to see.

Childrens' Favorite.......2000-05-02

A delight and easy reading for young children which will encourage them to read more of indian culture and stories. A beautiful "tuck-me-in" story!

A Marvelous Find.......2000-02-16

This story flows with ease and delight for childrens' bedtime reading. It brings in love of family and a lasting focus on indian heritage. Highly recommended for all ages.

Classic Story.......2000-02-14

This is a classic story and will be timeless. The emotion and trust of family is woven into a beautiful story. It also encourages further study of indians and their contribution to our society. Recommended for all ages.

One Sunny Day: A Child's Memories of Hiroshima (Dreamcatcher)

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One Sunny Day: A Child's Memories of Hiroshima (Dreamcatcher)
Hideko Tamura Snider
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A Sweetness to the Soul (Dreamcatcher Series #1)

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Passages in this excellent book will find a home in your soul
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A Sweetness to the Soul
A Sweetness to the Soul

A Sweetness to the Soul (Dreamcatcher Series #1)
Jane Kirkpatrick
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ASIN: 0880707658
Release Date: 1995-06-12

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Based on historical characters and events, A Sweetness to the Soul recounts the captivating story of young, spirited Oregon pioneer Jane Herbert who at the age of twelve faces a tragedy that begins a life-long search for forgiveness and love. In the years that follow, young Jane finds herself involved in an unusual and touching romance with a dreamer sixteen years her senior, struggles to make peace with an emotionally distant mother, and fights to build a family of her own. Filled with heart-warming insight and glimpses of real-life pain, A Sweetness to the Soul paints a brilliant picture of love that conquers all obstacles and offers a powerful testimony to the miracle of God's healing power.

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Passages in this excellent book will find a home in your soul.......2006-09-18

The author's amazing ability to capture the mind and thoughts of a young girl who has experienced tragedy and then rejection from her cold distant mother had me hooked from the very beginning. The story is told through this girl's eyes as she finds herself alone in the world, desperately wanting love and forgiveness. That this book won awards is a given...it's outstanding! I was so impressed with many of the passages in this book, I wrote many of them down to enjoy again and again. The author weaves a story of God's many blessings without being "preachy" or "sweet and sappy" and gives you a history of those early pioneer days as if you were actually there living among the people. I've put one of the passages on my wall that reads: "The eagle soared not only by his own efforts, but by the strength of something else - by the strength of the wind and his willingness to bend to it." Good words to live by. I plan on reading more of Jane Kirkpatrick's works! Thanks for the good read Jane!

First Line, First page? First Chapter........2006-07-05

It is rather common to note impressive first lines written by famed writers. Editors speak of the importance of the first, the first three, or the first five pages. All of that is worthy of consideration. Reading--an incredibly wide variety and number of books--is almost like breathing to me, and I note these things pages I have mentioned, but:

By far the best first chapter I have ever read was in A Sweetness to the Soul.

Inspirational and Well Written.......2005-03-10

I typically don't like historical novels but was given this novel by a friend. From the moment I started reading it swept me away and I found I couldn't put it down. Jane Kirkpatrick writes a beautiful story and chooses words that take you there and let you smell the flowers along the way. Very well done.

A Sweetness to the Soul.......2003-05-31

I absolutely loved this book! I was so anxious to read every word, all the time not wanting it to end. It was so real to me, I could smell the fresh air and feel the spray from the the Falls. I felt the pain of each loss, but also the joy of love, friendship and very hard work. Jane Sherar was unbelievably brave, as was her wonderful husband Joseph and to think that they were a very real part of settling that part of our country. They feared nothing but the thought of losing each other. They had such a fierce devotion and loyalty to the people with whom they shared their lives: Benito, Sunmiet, the Turners, Ella and all the others. Jane Kirkpatrick is such a prolific writer, with a wonderful knack of giving us every detail, making us feel a part of the lives and the community of every book she writes. Just an outstanding book...I loved it!

A Sweetness to the Soul.......2003-05-31

A Gathering of Finches (Dreamcatcher Series #3)

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I read nearly a book a day, yet will never forget this story
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A Gathering of Finches (Dreamcatcher Series #3)
Jane Kirkpatrick
Manufacturer: Multnomah Publishers
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ASIN: 1576730824
Release Date: 1997-10-01

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Based on historical characters and events, A Gathering of Finches tells the story of a turn-of-the-century Oregon coastal couple and the consequences of their choices, as seen through the eyes of the wife, her sister, and her Indian maid. Along the way, the reader will discover reasons to trust that money and possessions can't buy happiness or forgiveness, nor permit us to escape the consequences of our choices. The story emphasizes the message that real meaning is found in the relationships we nurture and in living our lives in obedience to God.

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Loved It!.......2007-05-12

I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down, nor could I stop thinking about the book for a week after I had finished it. The research the author put into this book is amazing. It made me want to learn more about the main characters in this book, the Simpsons, and to visit the site of Shore Acres, their home, which is now a state park.

agree with slow and dull.......2006-03-10

I am an Oregonian and found this to be painful to read. My book group selected it, otherwise I would have stopped at 100 pages. I am writing this, my first review, to provide some balance to the glowing reports given this poorly written so called historical novel. I finally gave up on page 289 unwilling to waste any more time on undeveloped characters, sentences without subjects, and more questions raised than answered.
Horrible. My rating - 5 stars.

I read nearly a book a day, yet will never forget this story.......2004-09-26

Jane Kirkpatrick transports you in her books, bringing rich stories to life. I read this book about 18 months ago, yet it stands out in my mind as one of my top reads for the past decade.
Susan McMonagle

This book got me hooked.......2004-03-04

I had never heard of Jane until I picked this book off the shelf several years ago. It was the cover photo that caught my attention. From that point on I was hooked. I have every book she has written. She just has such a wonderful talent to weave a story with historical substance. I have not been disappointed in anything she has written.

Slow-going and Dull.......2002-10-25

I suspect you might have to be an Oregonian to like this book, and a patient one at that. (I read it as the choice of another member of my book group.) Although I'm a voracious reader, I found "Finches," like many ersatz 20th-century "Victorian" novels, way too long--and I was able to foresee at least one crucial development of the plot long before it was revealed. The author at times has a rather clipped style and uses words in what at best might be considered an unusual or "fresh" way, but I often had to reread her sentences to figure out their meaning. The two lead characters especially were unappealing and the ostentatious description of their ostentatious wealth was boring. Unless you live in Oregon and are a committed devotee of its history, don't waste your time on this one. I would have given this book no star at all if I had been given that choice.

The Way of the Dreamcatcher: Spirit Lessons with Robert Lax: Poet, Peacemaker, Sage

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Hagiography In Progress
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The Way of the Dreamcatcher: Spirit Lessons with Robert Lax: Poet, Peacemaker, Sage
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A disillusioned young man journeys to a remote Greek island in search of renewal. By chance, he is introduced to an elderly hermit who over time helps him in his quest. This sage turns out to be none other than Robert Lax, major spiritual poet of the 20th century and friend of Thomas Merton (Merton's classic autobio-graphy of faith, The Seven Storey Mountain, mentions Lax more often than any other contemporary.)

The Way of the Dreamcatcher relates the story of a unique friendship between the hermit Robert Lax and a young Californian, Steve Georgiou, as they talk about art, faith, spirit and commitment during their visits spanning a period of seven years. On the holy island of Patmos, where St. John wrote The Book of Revelation nearly 2,000 years ago, a contemporary young man experienced his own revelations with the help of a creative mentor steeped in ancient and modern spiritual traditions.

The result is a fascinating portrait of the man that Thomas Merton said "was born with the deepest sense of who God is." It is also a fascinating book about a young searcher who encounters deep wisdom and affectionate mentoring at an important time in his life.

Customer Reviews:

Hagiography In Progress.......2004-12-29

I found this book a little disturbing. I love Robert Lax's poetry, his way of looking at life, his calm--all of the things that Steve T. Georgiou attempts to capture for us in this book. On the other hand, Bob Lax would be the last person to opt for sainthood. He was far too modest--far too intelligent--far too understanding of human nature--and far too much of an artist and creator to allow himself to be painted into such a corner unless he were indulging someone he truly liked. That's what this book appears to be--Lax indulging his young friend. The questions that Georgiou plys Lax with are well-meaning, but rather simple minded and one-dimensional. He seems intent on the business of portraying Lax as sage and holy man--even down to the manner of the cutting of his vegetables and the eating of his yogurt, and he doesn't let up. Although it would be interesting to hear the tapes from which these interviews were taken, it's obvious that Lax is playing along, and in several cases suggesting just the opposite interpretation that Georgiou seems almost desperate to make. The end result is a two-dimensional portrait of Robert Lax that does not do justice to the man or the artist. In addition, Georgiou adds a few Lax-based dreams and miracles into the narrative, which moves this book into the category of "New Age" writing, in my opinion. On the other hand, there are a few good points about the book. Lax discusses some of his influences and drops a memorable line or two. For that reason alone this book should find a place on the shelves of anyone at all interested in this fascinating poet. My hope is that a real study of the man and the work will be written in the near future.

Spirit lessons from Patmos.......2004-04-27

The author has written a fine book about Robert Lax and about most of the issues that come up in discussions of the spiritual life. Lax, who passed away in 2000, was an elderly hermit-poet who lived on the island of Patmos in Greece. The author is an artist-theologian, a California type who finds in Lax a kindred spirit with whom he spends many hours. In the first chapter we find out much about Lax's early life, his education, and how he came to Patmos, where he spent the last 35 years of his life. This is followed by two chapters that give the essence of Lax's philosophy of art. Here we learn how he developed his own minimalist style. The next chapter is more directly devoted to the spiritual life, and here the central element is, as it should be, love, which includes our relation to transcendence (God) and also the way we treat each other. In their conversations Lax and Georgiou return frequently to the idea of love. They both believe strongly in it. The book is well written and it is an enjoyable read. Definitely recommended.

The Way of the Dreamcatcher.......2004-02-10

The Way of the Dreamcatcher is deceptively easy to read - it flows and it is very easy to go with the flow. And going with the flow is a major theme running through the book as Steve Georgiou records his conversations with Thomas Merton's friend and contemporary from Columbia days, Robert Lax. The book is organised into what appear to be four conversations loosely titled `Origins,' `Craft,' `Art' and `Spirit' and sandwiched between a prologue and an epilogue and with a brief forward by Patrick Hart - Merton's secretarial assistant at Gethsemani at the time he left for Asia in 1968. The conversations range far and wide discussing Lax's life and how he came to be a hermit on the Greek island of Patmos. Along they way they talk about writing, miracles, heaven & hell, life after death, angels, dreams and the purifying properties of yoghurt! And much more besides. Jack Kerouac and the Beats, and Bob Dylan too. And, of course, Thomas Merton. Lax does most of the talking, prompted and guided by Georgiou's questions, comments and contributions - so in a way it's his book as much as it is Georgiou's.

For me reading the book was like a breath of fresh air (a cliché, I know, but true) - it completely transported me out of my own world with its immediate concerns and tribulations, and I found myself with the young disciple and the sage, listening to their evening conversation as the fire flickered in the hermitage overlooking the port town of Skala on the sacred isle of Patmos. "Go with the flow" is the major message that comes through - become who you are, find out a little more everyday about who you are and become that person. Like the ageing hermit of the Aegean, living his simple life, writing his poems, becoming a little more holy everyday. As I said, deceptively easy. But I also found the book tremendously challenging - in a gentle but insistent way. It made me ask questions about my own life and why I do what I do. Questions about who I am. And more than that it raises disturbing questions about the world and culture in which we live, the culture of activity and busy-ness, the strenuous struggle to survive. Going with the flow is all very well on the tranquillity of Patmos but how do you go with the flow when everyday existence is a raging torrent? The answers are not contained in this book though there are plenty of hints and pointers - perhaps not least the need to be asking the questions in the first place.

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Stephen King's version of sci-fi alien thriller.

Yawn.

One of King's Best

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Where am I?

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Stephen King fans, rejoice! The bodysnatching-aliens tale Dreamcatcher is his first book in years that slakes our hunger for horror the way he used to. A throwback to It, The Stand, and The Tommyknockers, Dreamcatcher is also an interesting new wrinkle in his fiction.

Four boyhood pals in Derry, Maine, get together for a pilgrimage to their favorite deep-woods cabin, Hole in the Wall. The four have been telepathically linked since childhood, thanks to a searing experience involving a Down syndrome neighbor--a human dreamcatcher. They've all got midlife crises: clownish Beav has love problems; the intellectual shrink, Henry, is slowly succumbing to the siren song of suicide; Pete is losing a war with beer; Jonesy has had weird premonitions ever since he got hit by a car.

Then comes worse trouble: an old man named McCarthy (a nod to the star of the 1956 film Invasion of the Body Snatchers) turns up at Hole in the Wall. His body is erupting with space aliens resembling furry moray eels: their mouths open to reveal nests of hatpin-like teeth. Poor Pete tries to remove one that just bit his ankle: "Blood flew in splattery fans as Pete tried to shake it off, stippling the snow and the sawdusty tarp and the dead woman's parka. Droplets flew into the fire and hissed like fat in a hot skillet."

For all its nicely described mayhem, Dreamcatcher is mostly a psychological drama. Typically, body snatchers turn humans into zombies, but these aliens must share their host's mind, fighting for control. Jonesy is especially vulnerable to invasion, thanks to his hospital bed near-death transformation, but he's also great at messing with the alien's head. While his invading alien, Mr. Gray, is distracted by puppeteering Jonesy's body as he's driving an Arctic Cat through a Maine snowstorm, Jonesy constructs a mental warehouse along the lines of The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci. Jonesy physically feels as if he's inside a warehouse, locked behind a door with the alien rattling the doorknob and trying to trick him into letting him in. It's creepy from the alien's view, too. As he infiltrates Jonesy, experiencing sugar buzz, endorphins, and emotions for the first time, Jonesy's influence is seeping into the alien: "A terrible thought occurred to Mr. Gray: what if it was his concepts that had no meaning?"

King renders the mental fight marvelously, and telepathy is a handy way to make cutting back and forth between the campers' various alien battlefronts crisp and cinematic. The physical naturalism of the Maine setting is matched by the psychological realism of the interior struggle. Deftly, King incorporates the real-life mental horrors of his own near-fatal accident and dramatizes the way drugs tug at your consciousness. Like the Tommyknockers, the aliens are partly symbols of King's (vanquished) cocaine and alcohol addiction. Mainly, though, they're just plain scary. Dreamcatcher is a comeback and an infusion of rich new blood into King's body of work. --Tim Appelo

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Once upon a time, in the haunted city of Derry, four boys stood together and did a brave thing. It was something that changed them in ways they could never begin to understand.

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Twenty-five years after saving a Down's-syndrome kid from bullies, Beav, Henry, Pete, and Jonesy -- now men with separate lives and separate problems -- reunite in the woods of Maine for their annual hunting trip. But when a stranger stumbles into their camp, disoriented and mumbling something about lights in the sky, chaos erupts. Soon, the four friends are plunged into a horrifying struggle with a creature from another world where their only chance of survival is locked in their shared past -- and in the Dreamcatcher.

Never before has Stephen King contended so frankly with the heart of darkness. Dreamcatcher, his first full-length novel since Bag of Bones, is a powerful story of astonishing range that will satisfy fans both new and old.

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America's most thrilling storyteller is at the height of his powers in this page-turning epic of haunted memories, heroism, and stark survival. Once upon a time in the haunted city of Derry (the site of "It" and "Insomnia"), four boys stood together and did a brave thing. Twenty-five years later, these men are plunged into a horrifying struggle with a creature from another world. Their only chance of survival is locked in their shared past--and in the "Dreamcatcher".

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Stephen King's version of sci-fi alien thriller........2007-07-23

The best thing about Stephen King is that he is so random. This book isn't just an alien contact story. There is so much more to it. The extra-terrestrials are totally King's. He defines his own version of an alien race. It's definitely not scary but more what I'd call trippy. The way King describes the world of Jonesy's brain and the conflict between he and Mr. Gray for control is brilliant. His dreamlike scenes of this were my favorite parts of the book.

Yawn........2007-07-18

I usually give the book a good chance, but after 300 pages and it still isn't good?? I had to donate it to the library !!

One of King's Best.......2007-06-17

King's deftly defined characters stick out most of all in this alien epidemic. Being one of my favorite of King's novels--this is a top-notch suspense ride to the very end.
Loved it!

Joseph McGee, author of In the Wake of the Night and Phil's Place

One Of Kings Greatest Works!!.......2007-05-24

This is truly a masterpiece. King is one of my favorite authors. His stories are full of suspense and horror. He has truly outdone himself in this case. Dreamcatcher is about five childhood friends that encounter a dangerous alien life form. They must come together to stop it from taking over the world. And this isn't some corny story with little, green men with laser-beams. The aliens are what King calls a cancer. I haven't heard this type of invasion in any other story. They actually infect the beings on earth and take them over with a conscious fungus. It's new and it's great. This story is centered on the saying "Everything happens for a reason." You could say that they just happened to befriend Duddits who just happened to have supernatural powers that he gave to the four friends who just happened to hunt every year in the area in which the aliens landed. Each character has numerous problems when they are adults. But they are still bound together in friendship which is a huge factor in succeeding in the end. Yet there are the depressing parts. Three of the main characters die. This included my favorite. But this also gave incentive for the others to fight. One thing I was disappointed about was the explaining. I read the entire book but I still don't fully understand the concept about the dreamcatcher and the powers of the boys. The only other thing I do not like about this book is the language. Like in previous Stephen King books, the characters curse on about every single page. This prevents the younger people from reading such a great book. This book is full of shocking, frightening, and horrific moments. He also manages to place some humor in appropriate spots within the book. I recommend this to people who love science fiction or are fans of King's work.

Where am I?.......2007-02-21

This book caught my attention the first 300 or so pages and then I was totally lost. What in the world! King was all over the place and there were so many characters that I couldnt keep up with them all! I am not real big on alien books but I thought that I could at least deal with it some but this was so stupid that I just quit reading it. I just wasted my reading time on this book. Would not recommend this book unless you have alot of patience and dont mind being confused the whole time. Very bad book King.

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Dreamcatcher
Dinah McCall , and Sharon Sala
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Release Date: 2004-11-30

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For powerful emotion and unforgettable romance Sharon Sala can't be beat. This beautifully repackaged classic is sure to delight her long–time fans and attract new ones!

Unable to free herself from her husband's obsession, beautiful Amanda Potter retreats into her own dream world where a comforting lover adores her. But Jefferson Dupree, a man searching for the woman he knows is his destiny, is determined to create for Amanda a reality more fulfilling than any dream.

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JP-Dreamcatcher.......2007-07-19

This book is one of my all time favorites. This copy was purchased to replace one I lent out that never got returned.

If you love modern day love stories with reflections from the past, you will adore this writing.

Another awesome book by Dinah is Jackson rules

One of the Best Books..........2006-06-02

This is one of my favorite books as well. In fact I've probably read it 4x or more. I never get tired of it. Amanda is in an abusive relationship with her self centered politician husband ** who is still having conversations with his dead mother**. Amanda's only salvation is finding the Dreamcatcher...I love how the book begins, I love how it ends...I didn't want it to end.

Dreamcatcher.......2002-06-07

What a wonderful love story. I read this book when it first came out, re-read it last week and it still remains my Number 1 love story. Wish Dinah McCall would write another like this, have read some of her others that were good but none compares with this one. I loved the magic of going back in time and the ending was just perfect. Please Dinah McCall write another one like this.

I love how Amanda finally finds the strength to leave.......2001-04-26

People like David Potter should be put away for life and what's this about the Doctor Amanda goes to,being threatened when he tries to help her? More police should be like Dupree. he knows where his priorities are,helping te victim

Touchingly tender........2000-08-16

Stuck in a lousy relationship, abused wife Amanda 'discovers' an old 'dreamcatcher' which is said to give one good dreams. But ever since she started using it, she has been timetraveling/dreaming (I'm never really sure which is it) of the maker of that dreamcatcher, Nokose. Each 'visit' helps to 'heal' Amanda, to give her hope, & eventually, to find her way. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is bec. the author should have had a better explanation of how Nokose & Seth are SUPPOSEDLY the same person--'cuz I sure didn't buy it!

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Dream Catcher by Audrey Osofsky

Dreamcatcher
Audrey Osofsky
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ASIN: 053105988X

Customer Reviews:

Introduce a new culture.......2005-09-22

Books that introduce children to new cultures are always welcome. Dreamcatcher does a lovely job of presenting information about the Ojibway way of life. Readers will learn new and interesting facts about them, and will also see some universal similarities. The soft, dreamy illustrations complement the subject matter beautifully. Teachers, this is a great jumping-off point for units on native cultures.

Dreamcatcher.......2004-09-02

The best multicultural books use a new culture to illuminate familiar and universal themes. This lovely picture book does exactly that, showing gentle family scenes from an Ojibway Indian baby's perspective. The beautiful illustrations in this book radiate warmth and joy. I'd particularly recommend it for young children with a new sibling--the relationship between baby and big sister is especially touching.

Informational Book.......2003-03-11

On the Ojibwa Islands of the Great Lakes many people wove nets to protect their babies from harmful dreams. They would weave a dream net on a willow hoop. It would look just like a spider web but the net would be woven of twine. Then they stained it red with the juice from the berries. They believed that this would catch the bad dreams like almost like a spider web catches flies. Then the good dreams would drift through the hole in the center of the dream catcher. The parents always told the children to try to dream and try to remember what they dream. They did this because the believed that every dream had a meaning. If you had a bad dream it was though that something bad was going to happen to you or your family. If you had a good dream it was thought that something good was going to happen. I didn't really enjoy this book because it didn't really grab my attention. It had a good story and legend behind it but the way they explained it didn't interest me. I would recommend this book though if you want to find out the meaning behind a dream catcher. ~ Katelyn Carson

Dream Catcher by Audrey Osofsky.......2000-02-25

This is a story of a day in the life of the Ojibway Indians of the Great Lakes. The story is based on the baby of the tribe, whoses sister weaves a dreamcatcher. A dreamcatcher is a net, which is used to catch bad dreams, holding on to them until sunrise when they will be destroyed. This net was made for the Ojibway baby who watches its family through the day as they work and play, lulled into a restful slumber by the dreamatcher.

Book Description

'Tell It by Heart' is a collection of stories about contemporary women of various ages and ethnic backgrounds who have one thing in common: each embraces a pertinent myth as her guide through a difficult passage. Narrated by therapist Erica Helm Meade, these fictionalized case studies carry us along with all the intrigue of good short stories while at the same time instructing us in the use of healing lore.

Customer Reviews:

Stories about healing that themselves heal a reader........1999-11-05

I came across this book in my search to find information about narrative therapy. Meade's book is a writer-therapist's dream -- she SHOWS rather than TELLS the reader what narrative therapy is all about. A great book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon and a fantastic teaching tool for students of any of the healing arts.

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