Manual for the Peacemaker: An Iroquois Legend to Heal Self and Society

By Jean Houston

Book Overview

A thrilling retelling by master storyteller Jean Houston of the legendary exploits of the founder of the Iroquois Confederacy, known as the Peacemaker. Under his leadership they created a peaceful democracy among five tribes of Native peoples in the northeastern woodlands. This story has inspired American leaders from Benjamin Franklin to the present-day occupants of the White House, and is shown by Houston to be a potent guide to personal transformation and to the visioning of a peaceful world. Jean draws from the experiential workshops she leads, with the help of Margaret (Peggy) Rubin, to guide readers through group or individual exercises that "bring the story home."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0835607356
• ISBN13: 9780835607353
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Quest Books (IL)
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

When the student is ready, a teacher will appear.

This book is a primer on how to grow spiritually, physically and mentally based upon the teachings of a great Native American who was in touch with the Creator. It includes common themes held in all religions, for all who seek a spiritual path toward personal renewal and God-consciousness. It requires the reader to do the work, acting only as a guide. It has much in common with the 12-step programs of today.

If there is a positive metaphor to use today, this is IT!

In this slim but powerful book, Jean captures one of the mightiest metaphors from North American history to help us figure out how to create a new vision for our nation and the world as we dash for the year 2000. If nothing else, it will assist you in reframing the existing whitewater world about us into one with hopeful patterns of peace and prosperity. Ned Hamson