Title
The Falling Sky: Words Of A Yanomami Shaman
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The Falling Sky Is A Remarkable Firstperson Account Of The Life Story And Cosmoecological Thought Of Davi Kopenawa, Shaman And Spokesman For The Yanomami Of The Brazilian Amazon. Representing A People Whose Very Existence Is In Jeopardy, Davi Kopenawa Paints An Unforgettable Picture Of Yanomami Culture, Past And Present, In The Heart Of The Rainforesta World Where Ancient Indigenous Knowledge And Shamanic Traditions Cope With The Global Geopolitics Of An Insatiable Natural Resources Extraction Industry.In Richly Evocative Language, Kopenawa Recounts His Initiation And Experience As A Shaman, As Well As His First Encounters With Outsiders: Government Officials, Missionaries, Road Workers, Cattle Ranchers, And Gold Prospectors. He Vividly Describes The Ensuing Cultural Repression, Environmental Devastation, And Deaths Resulting From Epidemics And Violence. To Counter These Threats, Davi Kopenawa Became A Global Ambassador For His Endangered People. The Falling Sky Follows Him From His Native Village In The Northern Amazon To Brazilian Cities And Finally On Transatlantic Flights Bound For European And American Capitals. These Travels Constitute A Shamanic Critique Of Western Industrial Society, Whose Endless Material Greed, Mass Violence, And Ecological Blindness Contrast Sharply With Yanomami Cultural Values.Bruce Albert, A Close Friend Since The 1970S, Superbly Captures Kopenawa'S Intense, Poetic Voice. This Collaborative Work Provides A Unique Reading Experience That Is At The Same Time A Comingofage Story, A Historical Account, And A Shamanic Philosophy, But Most Of All An Impassioned Plea To Respect Native Rights And Preserve The Amazon Rainforest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Falling Sky' about? A: 'The Falling Sky' is a first-person account of Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami shaman, detailing his life, cultural experiences, and thoughts on the ecological challenges faced by the Yanomami people in the Brazilian Amazon.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Falling Sky'? A: The author of 'The Falling Sky' is Davi Kopenawa, who is a shaman and spokesman for the Yanomami people, with contributions by Bruce Albert.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Falling Sky'? A: 'The Falling Sky' is a hardcover book that combines autobiographical narrative, cultural history, and shamanic philosophy.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Falling Sky'? A: 'The Falling Sky' contains 648 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Falling Sky' is available as a new book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'The Falling Sky' published? A: 'The Falling Sky' was published on November 15, 2013.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Falling Sky'? A: 'The Falling Sky' explores themes such as indigenous rights, cultural preservation, environmental issues, and the impact of globalization on traditional communities.
- Q: Is 'The Falling Sky' suitable for readers interested in ecology? A: Yes, 'The Falling Sky' is suitable for readers interested in ecology, as it addresses the ecological challenges faced by the Yanomami people and critiques Western industrial society's impact on the environment.
- Q: What makes 'The Falling Sky' a unique reading experience? A: 'The Falling Sky' is unique due to its blend of personal narrative, cultural critique, and shamanic insights, providing an intimate look into the life of a Yanomami shaman.
- Q: Can 'The Falling Sky' be used for educational purposes? A: 'The Falling Sky' can be used for educational purposes, particularly in studies related to indigenous cultures, environmental science, and anthropology.