Of Water And The Spirit by Malidoma Patrice Somé
Ritual, Magic, and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman
This memoir delves into the profound journey of a young boy from Burkina Faso who is torn between two worlds: the traditional spiritual practices of his Dagara tribe and the Western education imposed upon him by a colonial mission school. Through a series of transformative experiences, including a harrowing escape and a mystical initiation into his tribe's spiritual rites, he navigates the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural reconciliation. The narrative offers a poignant exploration of the clash between indigenous wisdom and modernity, ultimately celebrating the power of ancestral knowledge and the spirit's resilience.
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- 1994
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- 300-350
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