Indigenous, shamans, plant medicine

[linagitana]

I'd love some recommendations for books with any kind of tribal people, their ways of life, history, belief systems, stories, plant medicine, ceremonies, shamans etc. Fiction or interesting (alternative? not textbook-style) non-fiction. Thank you

[eastandalchemy]

Woman Who Glows in the Dark by Elena Avila. The author talks about her personal journey becoming a Curandera, I highly recommend!

[eastandalchemy]

Woman Who Glows in the Dark by Elena Avila. The author is a nurse who feels drawn to this indigenous healing practice, and eventually leaves her profession to pursue Curanderismo full time. I highly recommend this book, there is not nearly enough accurate (and interesting) information out there about the history and spirituality of Curanderismo.

[ElizaPeaks]

Check out Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot! It's a memoir, and Mailhot often reflects on her experience living in a reservation as well as how her heritage has impacted her life. It's not for the faint of heart, though; she highlights the ugliest parts of herself and her experience as a Native American.