“One sickness of city living is that all you see are people, so you believe people are the only things that matter in the universe. When you reconnect with the earth, you realize that, while people are important in the circle of life, so is everything else.”
--- Wabun Wind
Wabun Wind's recounting of the beginning of her journey from New York City writer to Sun Bear’s medicine helper, co-author and spiritual partner is a mesmerizing read. Woman of the Dawn is full of hard-earned insights about relationships, spirituality and community. Her odyssey is an honest exploration of the true meaning of life and love.
I purchased this book at a used book store on a business trip in Georgia this fall. The memoir structure of the book reminds me that this is one woman’s journey of finding herself, which she did within Native American traditions and therefore, it is both a fascinating and frustrating blend of story driven by characters, culture, relationships and themes.