Black Elk Lives: Conversations with the Black Elk Family
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Black Elk Desersa, Esther / DeSersa, Clifton / Desersa Jr, Aaron, PUBLISHER: University ong>ofong> Nebraska Press, The story and teachings ong>ofong> Nicholas Black Elk (), first recorded by John G. Neihardt in "Black Elk Speaks," have played a critical role in shaping the way in which Native Americans and others view the past, present, and future ong>ofong> Native America. These conversations with the descendents ong>ofong> Black Elk ong>ofong>fer an intimate look at life on the Pine Ridge Reservation and fresh perspectives on the religious, economic, and political opportunities and challenges facing the Lakota people today. In addition to revealing more about Black Elk the healer, the family also provides glimpses ong>ofong> Black Elk as a family man, teacher, and influential ancestor.