One Drum, Richard Wagamese
One Drum, Richard Wagamese
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One Drum
Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet

Author: Richard Wagamese, Drew Hayden Taylor

Narrator: Christian Baskous

Unabridged: 4 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2019


Synopsis

Fans of Richard Wagamese’s writing will be heartened by the news that the bestselling author left behind a manuscript he’d been working on until shortly before his death in 2017.In One Drum, Wagamese wrote, “I am not a shaman. Nor am I an elder, a pipe carrier, or a celebrated traditionalist. I am merely one who has trudged the same path many of this human family has—the path of the seeker, called forward by a yearning I have not always understood.”One Drum draws from the foundational teachings of Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focusing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect, and courage, the volume contains simple ceremonies that anyone anywhere can do, alone or in a group, to foster harmony and connection. Wagamese believed that there is a shaman in each of us, that we are all teachers, and in the world of the spirit, there is no right way or wrong way.Writing of neglect, abuse, and loss of identity, Wagamese recalled living on the street, going to jail, drinking too much, feeling rootless and afraid, and then the feeling of hope he gained from connecting with the spiritual ways of his people. He expressed the belief that ceremony has the power to unify and to heal for people of all backgrounds. “When that happens,” he wrote, “we truly become one song and one drum beating together in a common purpose—and we are on the path to being healed.”One Drum welcomes listeners to unite in ceremony to heal themselves, and bring harmony to their lives and communities.

About Richard Wagamese

Richard Wagamese (1955–2017), an Ojibway from the Wabaseemoong First Nation in northwestern Ontario, is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost authors and storytellers. He wrote seventeen books including the national bestsellers Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations and Indian Horse, the People’s Choice winner in the 2013 Canada Reads competition. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from both Thompson Rivers University and Lakehead University.

About Drew Hayden Taylor

Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from the Curve Lake First Nations in Ontario. He has performed stand-up comedy and was artistic director of Canada’s premiere Native theatre company, Native Earth Performing Arts. He has been an award-winning playwright, journalist/columnist, short story writer, novelist, and television scriptwriter. Drew lives in Toronto.

About Christian Baskous

Christian Baskous is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. His theatrical credits include numerous roles in the New York Shakespeare Festival, Circle in the Square, the Kennedy Center, and Theater for the New City, as well as other regional theaters. His film and television work includes appearances in Glory, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Law & Order, Swan’s Crossing, and Swift Justice.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maxine on March 31, 2020

The most profound truth in the universe is this: we are all one drum and we need each other At the time of his death, Ojibway author, Richard Wagamese had been working on this book, One Drum, in which he planned to share stories and ceremonies illustrating the Seven Grandfather teachings, the foundat......more

Goodreads review by Leah on August 03, 2021

The native culture and philosophies are really interesting. This book is a great way to emperse yourself into it and really feel it. I enjoyed it......more

Goodreads review by Kelsey on April 08, 2022

Still digesting.......more

Goodreads review by Ian on February 01, 2023

Excellent! I didn't know all the stories. And, I am embarrassed to say, I didn't know they were attached to the 7 Teachings. We have much to learn. The Breathing Exercise is the key. I will try to keep doing it. Please read this book.......more

Goodreads review by ❀ Susan on November 04, 2019

Richard Wagamese was such an amazing storyteller and this non-fiction book is full of Ojibway stories to help share the Grandfather teachings and ceremonies. Unfortunately he passed away after the first 3 teachings leaving the reader so sorry for his death and wanting more of his wisdom and beautifu......more


Quotes

One Drum is the perfect reading companion to witness the stories, principles and ceremonies Richard Wagamese believed in, and took to for strength and renewal as one of Canada’s most beloved authors. These were the places Wagamese went to compose his literary masterpieces…One Drum is a field of medicines for everyone. Mahsi cho.” Richard Van Camp, author of The Lesser Blessed

“Christian Baskous’s narration is conversational as he explains Ojibway teachings and ceremonies…As Baskous narrates, it’s easy to imagine the author is talking to individual listeners, inspiring them to seek harmony and communion with their families, neighborhoods, nations, and the global community, and, ultimately, the planet itself. Baskous is a bit playful when telling the traditional animal stories that illustrate the teachings.” AudioFile