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The Bear Is My Father

Indigenous Wisdom of a Muscogee Creek Caretaker of Sacred Ways

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The Bear Is My Father

By: Bear Heart, Reginah WaterSpirit
Narrated by: Darrell Dennis, Marie Hoffman
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The Bear Is My Father: Indigenous Wisdom of a Muscogee Creek Caretaker of Sacred Ways is considered a love story between Bear Heart and a community that stretches across the globe. This book celebrates the life, teachings and legacy of Marcellus Bear Heart Williams, a multi-tribe Spiritual Leader and author of the critically-acclaimed The Wind Is My Mother.

Bear Heart (1918-2008) was a Muscogee Creek Native American Church Road Man with a talent for seeing people as individuals, and for making them feel seen and special in their own ways. The Bear Is My Father: Indigenous Wisdom of a Muscogee Creek Caretaker of Sacred Ways contains the final words Bear Heart wrote before his “going on” as well as contributions from friends and family whose lives were forever changed by Bear Heart’s presence and work. In this new book, Bear Heart uses stories of his youth and traditional medicine practices to convey lessons and knowledge about living in harmony and with respect for all.

Offering a mix of history and spiritual wisdom, The Bear Is My Father is co-authored by Reginah WaterSpirit, Bear Heart's Medicine Helper and wife of 23 years.

When Reginah would ask Bear Heart exactly how he made his medicine, he always answered, “I don’t make the medicine, it was here before me. I’ve been entrusted to be a caretaker of certain sacred ways.”

©2022 Marcellus Bear Heart Williams and Reginah WaterSpirit (P)2022 Synergetic Press
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Very informative

I happen on this book by chance, or so I thought. I have always believed that there is nothing by chance in this world, it’s all by design. It was my time to find this nugget of truth. And I give thanks. May it touch your heart and soul as it did mine.

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A bit of a recap of Wind is my Mother but with friends

I won’t be tired of Bear Heart’s teachings. The lives he has touched and their stories speaks volumes. What can be learned here can be widespread, taught globally on a universal truth. I enjoyed the insight and experiences the other writers provided, it enhanced knowing Bear Heart’s life and the bigger picture.

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Trail magic

Lessons from an amazing teacher and communication from even the beyond. Travel well, and just listen.

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So glad I found this book!

I read The Wind Is My Mother and got a great insight into an elder that I considered a spiritual healer. This expands that knowledge and respect. This goes in an honored place in my library.

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Great listen

This and The Wind is My Mother were both great books, and good teachings Aho!

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Beautiful

I only wish that these could have been narrated by the authors. A wonderful expression of spirit and healing.

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Wonderful!!!

Great teachings we need to learn in the US. You can feel Bear Heart’s spirit from behind his feasting place. Such peace and love! Thank you!

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I loved the entire book

I loved everything about this book and wish he had written more books before good 90 year journey ended

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