The Four Hills of Life: Ojibwe Wisdom

by Thomas D. Peacock, Marlene Wisuri

The FOUR HILLS OF LIFE tells the wise and beautiful Ojibwe story about the path we walk through the seasons of life, from the springtime of youth through the winter of old age. The hills we climb along the way are the challenges we face and the responsibilities we accept. The path is not always easy; some of us lose our way. We question the meaning of life. But when we walk the Good Path—when we commit to values and fulfill our goals—the meaning of life finds us. Through engaging text, illustrations, and activities designed especially for kids, THE FOUR HILLS OF LIFE shows how everything in creation follows this path in the great circle of life. It is a timeless Ojibwe teaching for all young readers.

Genres: History, Native American

120 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[❤️Paula Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great portrayal of the cycle of life, how each age and stage has beauty and purpose.

[Jeremiah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is written by a guy from my reservation (Fond Du Lac Reservation, MN) and should get five stars because I'm featured in a picture in it along with my mom, grandmother and my oldest daughter. The book is interesting, as are all of Peacock's, but this one seems to me like it should have been made into a children's book because of the simple layout: it's divided into four sections cooresponding to phases of life (child, young adult, adult, elder); it's then accompanied by lots of pictures and minimal text. The pictures tell a story all their own, and to have another book like this, which contributes to a small yet burgeoning sliver of non-fiction Ojibway literature is welcome indeed.

[Karin Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is part of the required reading for 8th graders. There are many varied activities and ways to interact with this book. Taking my students on a field trip to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum will be a wonderful addition to this book.