Description
About the Author
Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa (1922-2020) resided in Pretoria, South Africa, near Johannesburg, where he was a sculptor, painter, and teacher of Zulu lore. His book Indaba, My Children has become a classic of African literature. Editor Stephen Larsen, Ph.D., is the author of The Mythic Imagination, Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind, and The Shaman's Doorway. He is a practicing psychotherapist and lives in New Paltz, New York.
Reviews
"There is medicine for the soul here. One feels Credo Mutwa's wonderful humanity and the genius of his people in these stories." * Luisah Teish, author of Jambalaya and Carnival of the Spirit *
"V. Credo Mutwa paints a stunning picture of the complex world of Zulu cosmology and traditions. The colorful array of stories and the science of healing he offers with humility take us into the heart of African ancestral wisdom. His courage in revealing to the world what would otherwise remain hidden commands respect and reverence." * Malidoma Some, author of The Healing Wisdom of Africa and Of Water and the Spirit *
"Zulu Shaman is a special and fascinating glimpse into an all but vanished world." * SirReadaLot.org, February 2004 *
"He weaves a rich tableau of mother godesses and tricksters amidst a climate of discrimination, urbanization and violence." * Eric Lerner, Ashe!, February 2004 *
"Mutwa's friendly, personal writing is accesible, making the book suitable for general readers." * David Paulsen, New Age Retailer, May/June 2004, Vol.18 No.3 *
". . . the rich amount of folklore and spiritual stories found throughout the book creates a very inviting atmosphere for the reader." * The Cauldron Brasil, October 2006 *
"This book is a good addition to the knowledge of African spirituality as well as being a personal account that for sure will benefit the spiritual journeyman from all edges of the compass." * The Cauldron Brasil, Oct 2006 *
"I cannot recommend this book enough and tell you to get it as soon as you can and delve into its depths to learn the ways of the Zulu shaman. It is unforgettable and I could easily read it over and probably will in the future." * Jeffery Pritchett, The Church of Mabus *
Book Information
ISBN 9780892811298
Author Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Destiny Books,U.S.
Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Weight(grams) 1g
Dimensions(mm) 222mm * 146mm * 19mm