Of water and the spirit is basically the life story of my initiation into two different and highly contradictory cultures. Initiation movie of water and the spirit by malidoma some. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon to be abducted to a jesuit school, where he remained for the next fifteen years, being. Ecoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec loffre dessai. Malidoma patrice some finding your lifes purpose through. Ritual, magic, and initiation in the life of an african shaman. When he was four years old, he was taken by a jesuit priest and imprisoned in a seminary built for training a new generation of black catholic priests. A natural storyteller, some will captivate you with the tale of his extraordinary life. Of water and the spirit is a remarkable sharing of living african traditions, offered in compassion for those struggling with our contemporary crisis of the spirit. A great account that really gives the reader some insights into what life in africa was like under french colonial rule on the one hand but then also the journey of a young african shaman. Elemental immersion indigenous african spirit technologiesin asheville, nc beginning in june, 2020. Listen to of water and spirit ritual magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman by malidoma patrice some available from rakuten kobo.
His middle name malidoma, being his tribal name, means he who makes friends with the strangerenemy in his native dagara tongue. Ritual magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman audiobook by malidoma patrice some. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman by malidoma. Malidoma patrice some audio books, best sellers, author. This page has books on men, spirit, soul and shadow mythopoetic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Malidoma patrice some, born in upper volta now burkina faso west africa, is initiated in the ancestral traditions of his tribe, and is a medicine man and diviner in the dagra culture. Of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some, 9780140194968, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ritual, magic, and initiation in the life of an african shaman arkana new ed by some, malidoma isbn. He was singled out by his grandfather, a priest, leader, and. Leslee goodmans interview with malidoma some was like a cold glass of water to someone whos been wandering lost in the desert. Everyone wants power and everyone is in a constant duplicitous game to gain more power at the expense of others, according to greene, a screenwriter and former editor at esquire elffers, a book packager, designed the volume, with its attractive marginalia. Malidoma, whose name means be friends with the strangerenemy, was born under the shadow of french colonial rule in upper volta, west africa.
Of water and spirit paperbackmalidoma some was born into a village in burkina faso when it was still under french rule. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon to. As malidoma relates in his recent book of water and the spirit, he was taken from his tribe at the age of 4 by jesuit missionaries, who intended to make him a priest. Of water and spirit audiobook by malidoma patrice some. It documents the colonial attempt by french christians to make malidoma. The authors have created a sort of anti book of virtues in this encyclopedic compendium of the ways and means of power. Nov 18, 2017 malidoma patrice some finding your lifes purpose through natural rituals, and community transatlantic productions.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Browse malidoma patrice some s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. This book is beautifully written with much to reflect and contemplate on. Browse malidoma patrice somes bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. I enjoyed his views regarding healthy spirituality, emotionally cleansing selfexpression, living out an individual sense of purpose while serving a larger community, and the existence of multiple layers of reality. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon to be abducted to a jesuit school, where he remained for the next fifteen years, being harshly indoctrinated into european ways of thought and worship. Malidoma, whose name means be friends with the strangerenemy, was born under the shadow of french colonial rule in upper volta. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman by malidoma patrice some at best price on of water and the spirit. With of water and spirit malidoma patrice some has written a very interesting, engaging autobiography in which he details his life as a man living between two different lifestyles.
It is this compelling story that forms the basis for the screenplay initiation by anthony johnson and. Of water and the spirit is a truly wonderful narrative concerning a man and his experience of being divided by two worlds. Of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some 1 may 1995. Of water and spirit by malidoma patrice some, paperback. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Sep 14, 2010 when i finished his hair cut, he wrote on the back of my business card the name of malidoma some and told me to get his book of fire and water. Everyone wants power and everyone is in a constant duplicitous game to gain more power at the expense of others, according to greene, a screenwriter and former editor at esquire elffers, a book. Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman compass some, malidoma patrice on. In the dagara tribe of west africa, women are valued as the source of the worlds wisdom. On womens wisdom from the heart of africa, sobonfu some, author, teacher, and the first woman empowered by the dagara elders to impart their teachings to the west, invites you to peer into a world where people remain closely connected to nature, their ancestors, and spirit, and to learn how to use. I hope it inspires you all to think more deeply about freedom like it has for me. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon. Of water and spirit malidoma patrice some, author, pat malidoma, author jeremy p. Malidoma patrice some recounts his life story in the audio version of water and spirit.
Ritual, magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman compass. Mar 12, 2020 instead, malidomas passage between two worlds resulted in an assignment to convey his peoples knowledge to the west, leading to this book of rare healing wisdom. Malidoma patrice some books list of books by author. Maliodoma patrice some was born in a dagara village, however he was soon to be. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Buy this book born in west africa in the early 1950sthe author is. A special evening with dagara elder malidoma some duration. Ritual magic and initiation in the life of an african shaman audible audiobook abridged malidoma patrice some author, narrator, new world library publisher 4. He was singled out by his grandfather, a priest, leader, and counselor for 50 souls, to serve the tribe in a special way. Based on the book of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some of water and the spirit, the award winning autobiography by malidoma patrice some, tells of one mans destiny to become a healer and bridge builder between the ancient and modern worlds. Born in west africa in the early 1950s some was kid. Of water and the spirit is my book from burkina faso for the read the world challenge. Here is an excerpt from one of my favorite books, of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some.
July 912, 2020 a 4day ritual intensive for the men with malidoma some. One of malidoma patrice some roden je u dagarskom selu, da bi ga kao malenoga. Of water and spirit livre audio malidoma patrice some. Malidoma patrice some s autobiography, of water and the spirit offers an incredible behindthescenes look at the dagara people. Malidoma patrice somes autobiography, of water and the spirit offers an incredible behindthescenes look at the dagara people. Malidoma patrice some taught literature at the university of michigan.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Malidoma patrice some thinks he is in the west in order to tell about his people in anyway he can and to take back to his people the knowledge he gains about this world. Dec 01, 2014 here is an excerpt from one of my favorite books, of water and the spirit by malidoma patrice some. Listen to of water and the spirit audiobook by malidoma.
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