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His efforts continue to bring the American Indian full circle of reclaiming their land, freedom and customs as it was prior to the takeover by foreigners many generations ago; and invites the rest of this society to join, for the future of this country, especially with the difficult economic time we are living through now. Russell became aware of the overall situation that existed for centuries of his people - the true occupants of this continent of North America, by his experiences growing up and living out his teenage and adult years. 'Where White Men Fear To Trend' by Russell Means is an autobiograhy of the earlier part of his life and the events that lead up to his involvement in the American Indian Movement - AIM, during the 1970's and beyond. More information can be accessed at [.].This book is A MUST TO READ for anyone who wants accurate facts of the American Indian situation of the past century and recent decades, not the imaginatory record of what this govenment wants people to believe that is in (or not in)the educational history books of public schools. He witnessed and became vividly aware of other Indians being subjected to outrageous injustice and cruel treatment by the American society and government. He jumped in and became a dedicated and prominent activist. There is a lot of information he shares that most people have never been aware of due to U.S. government control of the way the media and conventional history has presented historical events to the American people during these years of the latter half of the 20th century.
Mr. This book, spares no fluff. It is to the point and accurate. Means clearly points out history as it should of been written, "honestly." It is an atrocity the lack of integrity the white man has shown. Not only in the past, but I am sorry to say it still continues.Wake up America, read this book, it is a must read.Dan Williams, Author of " Above His Shoulders"
I did like this book. I read it years ago and it was difficult to put down. Compelling and interesting. But like Kris Kristofferson's "The pilgrim", the book is "partly true and partly fiction".So take it with a grain of salt an enjoy.
Rushmore and so many other venues, such as small towns, courthouses and reservations where justice was finally served by the American Indian Movement, which he co-led. Mr. Means has dedicated his life in preserving the tribal heritages and languages of all tribes. Means has done for the Oglala Lakota and all tribes at places like Wounded Knee, Alcatraz, BIA Headquarters in D.C., Mt. Long live Russell Means. Means it helped in the slow but steady forging of a great leader. He mentioned in his book that many others had told him that he is the reincarnation of Crazy Horse and Mr.Means denies it. It is unacceptable to have any of that die and be carried away by the prairie wind.
This book is an honest and sometimes modest account of the life of a truly great man. But most of those mistakes are simply human frailty, something we all have. And by "this country" I refer to all the Indian nations as well. This is something that must be done before those languages, cultures, songs and dances become extinct, and many already have.
As much as Crazy Horse had done for the Oglala Lakota on the battlefield, Mr. This man has intelligence, courage, guts and vision. Russell Means was born just in time to ensure that someone was there to remind the American Indians of their pride and purpose in life. Means laments some of his past mistakes, and he admits he made quite a few. Russell Means is one of the leading Indian patriots and prime movers at a time when it looked like all Indians would eventually become assimilated into the mainstream, thanks to the genocidal policies of the US government. In the book, Mr. Well, I believe he is being modest.
Means correctly identifies the enemies of the Indian- the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its genocidal policies, the white man's religions and the white man's culture. But all heroes have flaws. As a person of part-American Indian ancestry, I have always been proud of my Indian roots more than any other, and after reading this book, I am even more proud. For some, our mistakes bring us down. To Mr. It is incredible how much Russell Means has done for the American Indian and others during his life so far.
His message to all Indians is to retain their religion, culture and language and to resist assimilation. This book has literally changed my life. He is against the homogenization of the tribes and rightfully believes in the preservation of individual tribal cultures. Russell Means is one of the greatest leaders and individuals this country has ever given rise to. Mr. He is right.
He didn't waste his energy, it was all for a great cause.
This book is fascinating. Russell Means explains clearly and patiently his personal history and weaves the sorry, racist history of Indigenous people found by "the white man" who perpetrated genocide, stole their land and broke every single treaty ever made by the American government. One treaty was broken the same day it was made. Anyone interested in learning what really happened and continues to happen in this country would do well to read this book.
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