by Kent Nerburn

Non-Indian theologian and editor Nerburn attempts to "bridge the gap between the world into which I had been born and the world of a people I had grown to know and love" by narrating the fascinating toils and truths of Dan, a 78-year-old Lakota man.

Greetings!

I enjoy reading good books outdoors in the summertime.  Maybe you do too.

Recently, I picked up a copy of Neither Wolf Nor Dog:  On Forgotten Roads with an Indian Elder, by Kent Nerburn.  It was recommended to me by Dr. Jerry Yellowhawk, who is one of our elders.  Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down.

If you'd like to get a first-person perspective on the Native experience in North America and learn what has shaped them as a people...and if you want to go beyond some of the stereotypes of Native people and learn some of the things Natives wish white people understood about them, then I highly encourage you to read this book.

It is an easy read, but not easy to read. What I mean is that some of what you read will shock you and some will break your heart. It is not necessarily a "Christian" book (though it does touch on spirituality) and there is some salty language at times.  But you'll gain a fresh perspective and be richer for the experience.  You can purchase a copy from Amazon by clicking our link on the left side of this page.

In Christ,

Rich Avery
Director