Warrior Spirit Rising
Warrior Spirit Rising
Warrior Spirit Rising
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Growing up, I knew two things to be true:
My dad was a drunk.
Being an Indian was complicated.
When I joined the Navy, these two ideas were cemented when my fellow sailors, after finding out that I was an American Indian, would ask me if I drank a lot or if I still lived in a TeePee. They were asking questions because that's what they knew and I couldn't blame them. I could only answer "no" to both. These questions, posed by my curious new friends, made me wish that I knew more about my background, about me.
Dad tried to teach us the language, the culture, what it meant to be Ojibwe. But no one wants to learn from a drunken Indian, least of all, me. Then, in the winter of 1980, my dad nearly died. When he awoke, everything changed. This is his story.
Warrior Spirit Rising is the inspiring true account of Gene Goodsky, as told through the eyes of his oldest daughter, Dianna. Gene was raised in the North Woods of Minnesota, on the tribal lands of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Surviving years of cultural genocide, racism, and the Vietnam War left him broken-battling severe PTSD and alcohol abuse.
In this stunning tale of Native American perseverance, Good Sky unravels the history of her father, her family, and her people, and the near-death experience that would change their lives forever. With both wit and honesty, she explores the devastating loss of heritage that has impacted generations of Native Americans, and how the powerful choice to forgive can leave a legacy.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
RRJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learning, Understanding, Forgiveness, Love
November 27, 2020
I found Warrior Spirit Rising: A Native American Spiritual Journey, to be a warm, honest, loving, account of growth, pain, forgiveness, and love. Through Dianna's experiences and her journey with her father, then and now, she has found a way to wrap sadness with hope, respect, and appreciation for her heritage and continues to move forward teaching us (as her Dad does) a little bit about all of that.
Christine L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Needs to be shared!!
August 23, 2020
You will find a piece of your life in this story. Dianna is such a good story-teller you will feel captivated once you start reading it. Woven throughout the story is her example of forgiveness, love, and hope. Your heart's strings will be pulled! Gene is truly a Warrior, but also an overcomer. We can learn much from his story and his example in the way we should treat others. He walks the narrow road, but more importantly, he walks the path of love. This is a book that needs to be shared.
Buddy
5.0 out of 5 stars
A true story everyone should read!
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2020
Hard to put down! Beautifully written and a must-read!
Genny R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable - it kept me turning the pages!
August 22, 2020
A very easy and quick read that takes you on a very deep and personal journey. Learning a bit more about the Native American culture was an added bonus! I was particularly moved and encouraged by the family dynamics and their ability to overcome. So glad to have read this book.
Rhonda Fleck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing story!
August 22, 2020
Well written from the first page to the last. Dianna tells her story and even gives a little Native American history that isn't taught through our current history books. This is a must-read for everyone!
susan m
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
January 12, 2021
An honest, moving account of one man's life, redemption, and journey to a higher spiritual calling. I am already recommending this to friends and family! Thank you for the gift of sharing your story.
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