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Of Water and Spirit

Ritual Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman

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Of Water and Spirit

By: Malidoma Patrice Somé
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Born in West Africa in the early 1950s Somé was kidnapped at age four by a French Jesuit missionary to be trained as a priest, for the next 15 years enduring the harsh regimen of a seminary where his native language and tribal traditions were systematically suppressed. At age 20 he escaped, but when he returned to his Dugara people in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) they rejected him as an outsider. To reconnect with his native culture, Some underwent a month-long initiation into shamanism during which he reports that he journeyed to the underworld, became a bird, then a porcupine and was buried alive.©2012 New World Library (P)2014 New World Library Cultural & Regional Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Spirituality Shamanism Africa Inspiring African Rituals
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There is nothing I disliked about the story. The story touching me quite deeply. It focused on aspects of my life and my understanding of life that tells me it’s okay. This book is about the celebration of LIFE in its fullness. Thank you for sharing.

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loved it, insightful, provocative, educational would recommend to others. I thought it would be longer though

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The audio book duffers somewhat from the written original but is the perfect complement to it, especially as it's a real treat to hear Malidoma's voice. Buy the book and the audio book!

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So naturally read, such intimate insights that confirmed so much, thank you!

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An invitation to see what miracles, what magic, what growth and what potential for transformation life offers.

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