Malidoma Patrice Somé was a gifted storyteller and scholar from Burkina Faso. His book, Of Water and the Spirit, offers a powerful look into the wisdom of the Dagara people. It's a fascinating exploration of traditional African spirituality and its connection to the natural world.
Of Water and the Spirit
Of Water and the Spirit
Synopsis
Born in a Dagara village, Malidoma Patrice Somé recounts his harrowing experience of being taken to a Jesuit school for fifteen years. This book details his difficult return to his people and the intense initiation he underwent to reintegrate into their culture. It's a sharing of living African traditions for those seeking spiritual grounding in today's world.
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Of Water And The SpiritPaperback, May
320 pages
TarcherLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780874777628First Edition5 editions available
