The Path of the Feather: A Handbook and Kit for Making Medicine Wheels and Calling in the Spirit Animals

by Michael Samuels, Mary Rockwood Lane

A guide the ancient tradition of the "Medicine Wheel" introduces readers to this shamanic ritual practiced by indigenous peoples from Greece to Siberia. 50,000 first printing.

Genres: Native American

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 9, 2000

About the author

Michael Samuels, MD, is the co-founder and director of Arts as a Healing Force. He teaches at San Francisco State University's Institute of Holistic Studies and is the author of 22 books including the bestsellers The Well Body Book, Seeing with the Mind's Eye, and The Well Baby Book.

Reviews

[Dharia Scarab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Non-Fiction is an acquired taste. I enjoyed this book.

I don't rate non-fiction the same way I do fiction.

[Narariel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book, though perhaps a bit dated in some ways. The main concept is the idea of creating sacred space (called medicine wheels) to speak with animal or archetypal spirits and learn from them. Following the path of the shaman, as the book puts it. There was a good amount of information and some stories. I didn't connect very well with the concepts put forth in the book, though whether that is because of who I am or how the book was written, I don't know. I think the book would be of interest to those who are interested in shamanism or communicating with animal spirits.

[Shell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is Someone's personal path they are sharing that begins with connecting through finding a feather. I've heard others say they follow the basic Path of the Feather, and yet each person has their own path and mission. This item is no longer in print. So, if you buy it, first make sure it's the whole kit.

[Kendra · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was supposed to come with a kit, but it didn't. Fast little read, set up as a "how-to", the authors interpretation. Good little reference for doing so. A few meanings of common power animals, the directions, etc. Not bad.