Wokini: A Lakota Journey to Happiness and Self-Understanding

by Billy Mills, Nicholas Sparks

Lakota indian philosophy and self-understanding.

Genres: Nonfiction, Native American, Self Help, Romance, Spirituality

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the tale of an American Indian boy who goes on a journey to find happiness, after losing his through family tragedy. It is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. I first stumbled across in sometime in the mid-1990's, during a period when I was having trouble finding my own happiness. This book really gave me a wonderful new perspective on life, what really matters, and how to find joy even during difficult times. This will remain one of those few books that stays on my real bookshelf - to be replaced any time I feel the need to share it with someone else.

[Daniela Rosas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bem não sei muito bem o que dizer sobre esta obra. Vou tentar ser o mais sincera possível, pois realmente não foi das melhores leituras deste mês.
Quando me ofereceram este livro pensei realmente que poderia ser uma boa história, mas depois de começar a leitura, percebi que na realidade este livro não é propriamente uma ficção, para mim pessoalmente este livro é um não-ficção, um livro de auto-ajuda para a procura pela felicidade.
É um livro com um enredo muito lento e que é composto por alguns diálogos e muitos momentos mortes de pensamentos e viagens pelo subconsciente de um rapaz que procura a felicidade com toda a sua força.
Infelizmente este não é o meu género de literatura preferida e não consegui gostar do livro.

As 2 estrelas mostram realmente aquilo que senti durante a leitura do livro.

A Vossa Gothic Clare

[Melissampa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finally read this book again after my bestie gave it to me years ago. I read it on a recent plane ride, it is an easy read. I really enjoyed the message the book shared and although it is based on Native American folklore, and can be hard to follow certain words, the lessons are spiritual in nature and can transcend any religious beliefs. I think this is a good read for yogis, and for anyone going through a period of transition in their life.

[Ila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lo consiglio a tutti. Ti fa riflettere su tantissime cose, che purtroppo diamo per scontate.
I recommend it to everyone. It makes you wonder about so many things, that sadly we take for granted.

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting take on teaching yourself to be happy. Told through a story of a young Indian boy trying to find happiness after tragedy. There were many good points brought up that made me think. No one, nor nothing, can make us happy. We have to find happiness in ourselves. This book suggests some very reasonable ways of looking at things along with sound advice to make the changes necessary for personal happiness. (P.S. Nicholas Sparks helped write this book before he made a name for himself!)

[Kathryn Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! What most people don't know is that although it's under "Billy Mills" Nicholas Sparks actually co-wrote this book with him. It is a great story! It's a Lakota Indian tale of a young boy who is in the pursuit of finding happiness and must take a journey to find it. I think it offers great life lessons that WE all can learn from and apply in our daily lives! Yes it's a Kat must read! XOXOXOXOXOXO

[Jill Myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

For years I have been learning about a variety of cultures/religions/ disciplines (yoga,etc.) philosophies concerning happiness. Wokini is a book about the Lakota American Indians philosophies about attaining happiness and self-understanding. I found Wokini to be an inspiring and well written book. I look forward to implementing the teachings into my daily life!

[Allie Jo Arendell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Coauthored by one of my favorite authors, Nicholas Sparks, Wokini shares the journey of a young Lakota seeking guidance from his elder on the many lessons of happiness. Although thoroughly enjoying the student/teacher scenario I found that I yearned for more Lakota teachings and less for cliche America. Just ok.

[Joana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Não gostei, nem por um momento me impressionou ou gostei.
Um livro sobre a descoberta da felicidade, mas que não me inspirou, de todo. Esperava mais. Falta algo na escrita para impressionar, é uma história descritiva, não tem emoção (pelo menos eu não senti).
Apesar de tentar que seja um livro de autodescoberta do ser e da sua felicidade, não captou a essência.

[Chiarett Fill · Rating 2 out of 5]

2⭐️
questo libro non è proprio del mio genere. È un romanzo psicologico anche molto istruttivo, magari se l'avessi letto un paio di anno fa mi sarebbe piaciuto ma ora sono felice quindi non ne avevo bisogno😁.
Dice cose vere e belle, ma più andavo avanti e più risultava noioso. Lo consiglio alle persone che si sentono tristi🤞🏻

[Tara]

The desert is forever in my blood. Ran with Native Americans and met the author and Olympian Indian runner Billy Mills when he spoke at my high school. I even took a Navajo class in college. The Billy Mills story is amazing.

[Stefany Grieco]

I did not realize it took me this long to read this book... I restarted reading it recently and just finished. It was interesting and had some good information on how to perceive the world around you.

[Christine Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly motivational and inspiring book. So many correlations to the Christian religion from that of the Lakota Indians. This book will be a great gift to share with anyone who is hurting or who is beginning a new chapter in life. Bravo to Billy Mills and Nicholas Sparks.

[Khadijah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had similar books recommended to me over the years, but I never could get into them. This one was recommended at the right time by the right person. I already felt much better when I started on it.

It will take time to make change permanent, but I'll work on it.

[Sherrill · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellant book on insight to happiness, loving ones self, loving others and loving life, as told by a Lakota Indian. I think anyone who reads it could benefit in some way.

[Diana Rosa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Probably, the most boring thing I have ever read. Pure torture.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A teacher gave this to me during I time when I was very sad. It means a lot to me. It offers hope to people going through tough times.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clearly written. There is a lot of wisdom packed in this book, yet not once is it preachy.

[Daniele · Rating 1 out of 5]

Completamente diverso dal solito Sparks, narra di un bambino alla ricerca del significato della vita, con tutta una serie di "massime" che ho trovato noiose e scontate.

[Hugo · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice little book with native american wisdom and mythology to apply in everyday life.

[Dion Ribeiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Um livro que nos fala dos caminhos que devemos seguir na busca da felicidade, de acordo com a filosofia e os ensinamentos dos indios Lakota.
Uma verdadeira inspiração...

[Haidé (Nox Lectio) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sou fã de Nicholas Sparks e não esperava este registo. No entanto, a surpresa foi muito agradável e tornou-se num dos livros favoritos de sempre. Simples, claro, bom plot twist (não estava à espera, a sério) e que nos leva numa viagem introspectiva importante. Tropecei neste livro apenas porque era de quem era (não tenho por hábito ler sinopses nem reviews, sigo apenas o meu instinto ou recomendações de pessoas que me fazem bem), e revelou-se o primeiro livro sobre espiritualidade que li. Dizem que não há amor como o primeiro, não é?

[Elisa Quattrini · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Il bambino che imparò a colorare il buio" è un vero e proprio viaggio interiore alla ricerca della felicità e del significato della vita. Con l’obiettivo di ritrovare la serenità dopo un lutto, il piccolo David si confronta con profondi e importanti insegnamenti che, da un lato, lo portano a maturare e, dall’altro, invitano il lettore alla riflessione. Sebbene inizialmente il libro mi sia sembrato un po’ particolare, in seguito ne ho apprezzato molto lo stile e l’evoluzione.

[Susana Resende · Rating 5 out of 5]

#leituraconcluida
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Gosto muito deste tipo de leitura. E porque há viagens melhores que outras...esta é uma viagem que aconselho.
Uma viagem pela vida, onde cabe a nós
📌Escolher o modo de estar na vida
📌O modo de vermos as coisas...boas ou más
📌Termos amor próprio
📌Cabe a nós sermos felizes

Recomendo 💖📔

[Patrycja · Rating 1 out of 5]

tragedia

[inesxp]

Eu gostava de dar um 0 a este belíssimo pedaço de escrita (sarcasmo). Sou contra queimar livros, mas neste caso passou-me várias vezes pela mente e de forma aflitiva.

[Devika Koppikar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that gives you a well-rounded perspective on the nature of happiness. I loved the poem that depicted how you often get the opposite of what you ask for, but in the end, you end up where you need to be.

As I’m about to turn 40 and am wondering why life isn’t the glamour-success-fame-fortune that I dreamt of as a youth, the “Lakota Poem,” in the book gave me great perspective.

Overall, the book discusses how happiness comes from within, despite what others do and your other external circumstances. The most profound idea in the book stated that, “I will be happy because I adjust to life accordingly.” That is, I have to understand that I cannot control everything that happens to me and that everything I desire will not come true for me. Nevertheless, it is up to me to make the best of it.

What a relevant message for the right time!

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ein wundervolles Buch, von dem wir auch lernen können. Wer wäre nicht gerne immer glücklich ?

Mir hat das Buch geholfen, meine Sicht auf manche Dinge zu ändern. Auch versuche ich ein paar Tipps, die der junge Indianer bekommen hat, selbst umzusetzen.

Ich empfehle es auf jeden Fall, aber man muss sich drauf einlassen.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an inspiring book about a young Native American boy from the Lakota tribe who goes on a quest to figure out how to be happy after the death of his sister. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it. It definitely got me thinking about various aspects of my own happiness.

[Mariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good way of seeing the bright side of life. Got many advises that show that a different approach to the world can completely change our perception. David's journey feels very spiritual from the start and the ending justifies it greatly.
I really enjoyed this and it's very easy to read.