Everything is a Gift - Softcover

Joseph, John; Glaubman, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1515417158 ISBN 13: 9781515417156

Publisher: Wilder Publications, Incroporated, 2018

Synopsis

John Joseph's life is explained by biographer Richard Glaubman in vibrant, simplistic and very touching ways by a man who has devoted himself to helping others. This is an outstanding memoir, somewhat in the style of The Education Of Little Tree. We not only learn about the ancient trade language of the Mohawk people but also how certain Plains Indian medicine ways were adopted by John later in life. We learn about the Sun Ceremony and burial rites where the spirits of ancestors return to bless and propitiate the grave site. As a medic in the Vietnam War, John Joseph served his country with distinction and then when he was discharged continued to serve others in the capacity of a nurse practitioner in private life. As a lover of animals he tells what it was like to have a porcupine in the family as well as a deer. The reader is permitted to have a window into the the life of a private man who is eloquent, wise and loving to his family and his friends. Most interestingly, in later life, John has spent years caring for vets with PTSD. His unusual insight into what happens to someone whose life has been turned upside by war becomes a paen to innocence, love and charity in the true sense of the word. Quite simply, this is the moving story of a true healer who blesses others as he heals them with the heart.A fascinating memoir of Mohawk native, John Joseph, who tells how he grew up speaking the ancient "trade language" of his people and living in the wilderness. His story of family, animals, and grandparents is deeply affecting, as is his time in Vietnam as a family nurse practitioner who saved many lives. Co-authored by biographer, Richard Glaubman.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Glaubman is the author of Life Is So Good (Penguin) a remarkable story of George Dawson, a slave's grandson who learned to read at 98 and lived to the age of 103. The book, a true story of Mr. Dawson's life, is replete with wonderful stories of a generous man's inner and outer life. He reflects on his life and shares valuable lessons in living as well as a fresh, first hand view of America during the entire sweep of the 20th century. Richard Glaubman is also the author of More Than A Book: A Story of Friendship. Narrated by Richard, this book recounts to both men after Dawson's life story was published. During their time together on a national book tour, despite differences in age, race, and education, the friendship begun in a humble kitchen in South Dallas, grew even stronger.

Review:

"A remarkable autobiography ... the feel good story of the year." The Christian Science Monitor on Life is So Good

"Dawson has become a literary hero, a testament to the power of perseverance." USA TODAY

About this edition

• Publisher: Wilder Publications, Incroporated
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1515417158
• ISBN 13: 9781515417156
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 106