One Is the Sun, Patricia Nell Warren
One Is the Sun, Patricia Nell Warren
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One Is the Sun

Author: Patricia Nell Warren

Narrator: Lorna Raver

Unabridged: 23 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2008

Synopsis

Surviving a massacre of wise Mayan priestesses, Earth Thunder flees her temple and journeys north to teach those who wish to know Mother Earth and her great circles of life. Meanwhile, a European noblewoman sends her family across the ocean to renew a spiritual link with native America. To her grandniece, Helle, she entrusts a mission.In her quest to share her ancient knowledge, Earth Thunder meets River Singing, a slave girl who becomes her apprentice, as does Helle. They build a new temple of learning in the Deer Lodge valley of Montana Territory. There they live by the old wisdom of life: One is the sun, Two is the Earth … Five is the human self.When enemies threaten to destroy them all, the Deer Lodge people will fight bravely and leave their mark in time.

About Patricia Nell Warren

Patricia Nell Warren grew up on the Grant-Kohrs Ranch at Deer Lodge, Montana. A lover of journeys, she has traveled widely, lived in Missouri, New York state, California, and Europe, and speaks five languages. During twenty-two years as a Reader’s Digest editor, she also had an independent career as a writer and has published eleven books. She lives in Los Angeles.

About Lorna Raver

Lorna Raver, named one of AudioFile magazine’s Best Voices of the Year, has received numerous Audie nominations and AudioFile Earphones Awards. An experienced stage actress, she has also guest-starred on many top television series and starred in director Sam Raimi’s film Drag Me to Hell. Among her many Blackstone titles are The Age of Innocence, Up from Orchard Street, The Lodger, Selected Readings from the Portable Dorothy Parker, and Diamond Ruby.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Raven on April 11, 2009

This book should be part of every American students curriculum.......more

Goodreads review by Joe on November 18, 2021

One Is The Sun is informative as well as enjoyable. The book is rich, colorful, and drew me into a strong sense of place – nature, and what it offers. One Is The Sun also captures a place in time, the transition from one era to another. Currency exists, but isn’t yet a “household item” for Indian com......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 01, 2014

A beautiful way to start the new year. This story of a difficult time and struggle is told with amazing clarity of the joyous gift that is life.......more

Goodreads review by Valued on June 01, 2023

I absolutely loved this book. Made me smile, made me think, and made me cry. Broke my heart in so many ways. A simple story, yet very detailed and beautiful and deep. I was able to see myself within the story while also learning more about a world I am not apart of.......more

Goodreads review by sushiladybug on May 10, 2024

I’m still finishing this book but it’s already one of the most astonishing books I’ve ever read about Turtle Island and Life in general. If you pay enough attention, this book will teach you everything you need to know about Life, Honesty, Truth and the Earth.......more

Quotes

“Taps into both the current frenzy for goddess lore and renewed interest in American Indians…illuminating.” San Francisco Chronicle

“[Raver] reads with a sense of empowerment and importance, giving each complicated character their own identity through a large arrangement of voices and tones. A memorable listening experience and powerful denouement await those willing to give this story the time and respect it deserves.” Publishers Weekly

“Filled with goddess lore and Native American history…Raver invests each of the many characters with a convincing personality.” AudioFile

“This incredible book ought to be in the library of every woman and man who loves the Mother Earth, welcomes the Great Spirit, and honors the ancestors.”  Michael R. Gorman, award-winning author

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