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Mausi
Welcome to Mausi, the first book of my new series ‘Crow Nation.’
The Crow were different in many ways from other Native Americans with their beliefs and customs, but at the same time, they were alike in so many ways. In this new series, I hope to carry my readers once again back to the mid-1700s and give a glimpse into how they lived, loved, and created a life for themselves out of the vast wilderness. My books are all fiction, with sprinkles of truth throughout the book.
Mausi was a beautiful woman who had loved only one warrior her whole life. However, that love was not to be. When she turned eighteen summers, she was to join with the love of her life. On the morning of their joining, a war party of Apache raced into her village and snatched her up before anyone even knew what was happening. As they left her village, she looked back and vowed she would return one day, but little did she know it would take twenty summers (years) to keep that vow.
Mausi knew to survive; she would have to do as her mother had always told her, make yourself of value to anyone who has you. So, she became a strong woman, a healer, and devoted her life to following the Red Path (road to their Creator) Akbaatatdia (One Who Has Made Everything/Maker of All Things Above) had set before her and make it back to her people.
Finally, Mausi finds herself riding toward the village she left so long ago. She hoped her family was alive. The image of her warrior’s face, still as vivid as the day she was taken from him, makes her wonder if he is still there? She knew he would be older, but she was sure she would recognize him, but would he know her? He was probably joined already, and she did not want to cause any problems with his wife; she just wanted to make sure he is alive and safe.
When Mausi arrives at her village, she is welcomed back with open arms, but as she looks around, her love Eagle Man, is not there, but his daughter is.
What Mausi finds surprises her, and she cannot believe where her life takes her. All Mausi can do is trust Akbaatatdia and stay true to who she is.
Read to find out what Mausi’s life was like and how she overcame the adversities that were handed to her.
The Crow were different in many ways from other Native Americans with their beliefs and customs, but at the same time, they were alike in so many ways. In this new series, I hope to carry my readers once again back to the mid-1700s and give a glimpse into how they lived, loved, and created a life for themselves out of the vast wilderness. My books are all fiction, with sprinkles of truth throughout the book.
Mausi was a beautiful woman who had loved only one warrior her whole life. However, that love was not to be. When she turned eighteen summers, she was to join with the love of her life. On the morning of their joining, a war party of Apache raced into her village and snatched her up before anyone even knew what was happening. As they left her village, she looked back and vowed she would return one day, but little did she know it would take twenty summers (years) to keep that vow.
Mausi knew to survive; she would have to do as her mother had always told her, make yourself of value to anyone who has you. So, she became a strong woman, a healer, and devoted her life to following the Red Path (road to their Creator) Akbaatatdia (One Who Has Made Everything/Maker of All Things Above) had set before her and make it back to her people.
Finally, Mausi finds herself riding toward the village she left so long ago. She hoped her family was alive. The image of her warrior’s face, still as vivid as the day she was taken from him, makes her wonder if he is still there? She knew he would be older, but she was sure she would recognize him, but would he know her? He was probably joined already, and she did not want to cause any problems with his wife; she just wanted to make sure he is alive and safe.
When Mausi arrives at her village, she is welcomed back with open arms, but as she looks around, her love Eagle Man, is not there, but his daughter is.
What Mausi finds surprises her, and she cannot believe where her life takes her. All Mausi can do is trust Akbaatatdia and stay true to who she is.
Read to find out what Mausi’s life was like and how she overcame the adversities that were handed to her.
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2018
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Linda Walker
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September 9, 2020
Review of Book 1
I enjoy the stories written by Linda Walker, so of course, I liked this one, too. There were a couple of things that were somewhat distracting for me. The first is continually inserting translations between English and the Crow language. It was informative at first, but unneeded after a few chapters. The second was what sounded like they struggled with sentence structure even though they were speaking in their native tongue.
I enjoy the stories written by Linda Walker, so of course, I liked this one, too. There were a couple of things that were somewhat distracting for me. The first is continually inserting translations between English and the Crow language. It was informative at first, but unneeded after a few chapters. The second was what sounded like they struggled with sentence structure even though they were speaking in their native tongue.
November 3, 2020
Undecided
As others have mentioned there were a lot of spelling and grammar mistakes. The Native American words and explanations in parentheses broke my chain of thought while reading the book. I considered not finishing it. It seemed more like a short story than a book. Also turned off by short sentences. I guess I just didn’t like the book.
As others have mentioned there were a lot of spelling and grammar mistakes. The Native American words and explanations in parentheses broke my chain of thought while reading the book. I considered not finishing it. It seemed more like a short story than a book. Also turned off by short sentences. I guess I just didn’t like the book.
February 24, 2019
Nice story
Overall this is a nice short story. However there were many grammatical/typo errors which were a little irritating. And where I usually enjoy learning tje native languages, having them constantly showing hurt the flow of reading some.
Overall this is a nice short story. However there were many grammatical/typo errors which were a little irritating. And where I usually enjoy learning tje native languages, having them constantly showing hurt the flow of reading some.
March 25, 2019
Awesome read
Thank you for sharing your books with me. I really enjoy a clean read. I cannot wait for your next book in your series so I can jump on the next adventure. Thank you again
Cherie A Harlow
Thank you for sharing your books with me. I really enjoy a clean read. I cannot wait for your next book in your series so I can jump on the next adventure. Thank you again
Cherie A Harlow
August 9, 2018
Love it. I'm excited to read the rest of the stories as they come out.
Great read, waiting on the other books to see how the characters fare. It's so nice to read a clean book.
Great read, waiting on the other books to see how the characters fare. It's so nice to read a clean book.
October 5, 2018
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
April 19, 2019
I liked it, very much.
I liked it very much. Good Indian story.
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I liked it very much. Good Indian story.
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May 20, 2019
It's a sweet story
It's kinda fluff but I enjoyed it. I'll ready the series throughout. ( Most likely) ..,... ..... ... .... ...
It's kinda fluff but I enjoyed it. I'll ready the series throughout. ( Most likely) ..,... ..... ... .... ...
October 2, 2019
Excellent book.
Very good story and easy to follow. I hope the next book has some of the same characters as this book. Thank you for an enjoyable book.
Very good story and easy to follow. I hope the next book has some of the same characters as this book. Thank you for an enjoyable book.
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May 10, 2020Maui’s Crow Nation Series
This was an interesting easy read about the spiritual aspects of Crow life. I would recommend it for anyone with an interest in Native American history.
This was an interesting easy read about the spiritual aspects of Crow life. I would recommend it for anyone with an interest in Native American history.
August 5, 2020
.edu Book 1 of Crow Nation
Kauai has been a very interesting character. I loved her spirit, family interactions, and leadership. I enjoyed this book very much.
Kauai has been a very interesting character. I loved her spirit, family interactions, and leadership. I enjoyed this book very much.
November 24, 2020
Edit
Very poorly edited. I cou!dnt even finish it. But I did like the author's explanations of Native American words and customs.
Very poorly edited. I cou!dnt even finish it. But I did like the author's explanations of Native American words and customs.
December 30, 2020
Good and fast read
This book does not lag at all. If anything it moves rather fast requiring full attention. I look forward to reading more from this author.
This book does not lag at all. If anything it moves rather fast requiring full attention. I look forward to reading more from this author.
May 1, 2023
Love Native American
Stories like this are great to read and learn also about some of the cultural differences and issues. Thank you so much for your books.
Stories like this are great to read and learn also about some of the cultural differences and issues. Thank you so much for your books.
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