The Ways of My Grandmothers

By Beverly Hungry Wolf

Book Overview

A young Native American woman creates a hauntingly beautiful tribute to an age-old way of life in this fascinating portrait of the women of the Blackfoot Indians. A captivating tapestry of personal and tribal history, legends and myths, and the wisdom passed down through generations of women, this extraordinary book is also a priceless record of the traditional skills and ways of an ancient culture that is vanishing all too fast. Including many rare photographs, The Ways of My Grandmothers is an authentic contribution to our knowledge and understanding of Native American lore -- and a classic that will speak to women everywhere.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688004717
• ISBN13: 9780688004712
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Thank you Beverly

Since most Blackfoot history is oral, it is difficult to find the stories in print. Mrs. Hungry Wolf has gone to pains to pass on the story of her female predecessors that never needs to be lost.

Realistic--No romanticism here!

I first picked up this book back in 1999. Everytime I pick it up I find something new! If you want to know how the Plains tribes really lived Mrs. Hungry Wolf's book will tell you. When she speaks of 'grandmothers' she isn't just speaking of her biological grandmothers--she speaks of the women of their generation and earlier. Step back into another time and read how it really was. You'll throw away your Hollywood concepts and romanticized notions.