Neither Wolf nor Dog

On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder

Kent Nerburn

The book is a narrative journey where the author, Kent Nerburn, is summoned by a Lakota elder named Dan to help him convey his perspective on Native American life and history. Through road trips across the Dakotas, the author learns profound lessons about Native American wisdom, culture, and the complex relationship between Native peoples and white Americans.

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The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo

A Child, an Elder, and the Light from an Ancient Sky

Kent Nerburn

The narrative follows the author's journey as he is summoned by a Native American elder to find a mysterious girl who has the power to communicate with buffalo. Through this quest, the author explores profound themes of spirituality, cultural connections, and the wisdom of the Native American way of life.

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The Wolf at Twilight

An Indian Elder's Journey through a Land of Ghosts and Shadows

Kent Nerburn

The book follows the story of an elderly Native American named Dan, as he enlists the author to help him find his sister's remains in a residential school. Their journey becomes a profound exploration of Native American history, spirituality, and the deep wounds inflicted by cultural genocide.

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