The Chief and I

By Karen Tootelian

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883911753
• ISBN13: 9781883911751
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Brandylane Publishers, Inc.
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Love for each other and nature

Love and caring for each other and for our environment are themes which dominate this author's 4 year period as chronicled in her daily journal during the time she came to know and care for the aging Mattaponi Chief Webster Little Eagle Custalow. Not only is this a wonderfully relaxing read but more importantly, the lessons and observations about what is truly important in life are invaluable. The importance of faith, spirituality, respect for all of God's creations be they human, animal or nature leap from each page. This is one of those books to be read and reread. The writing and lessons of this book will appeal to all ages, from school-age through adults. I love to read but there are only a very few books which I choose to read and reread. This is one.

A touching, well-written book!

The author's style is lyrical and moving, and I loved the diary-entry format. The author weaves stories about her relationship with the Chief together with observations about politics and conservation, accounts of her experiences with nature, and quotations from important Native American figures. It's a sweet, uplifting read about the power of caring for each other and for nature.