Broken: A Love Story , by Lisa Jones, is a personal journey about hope and the renewal of the spirit.
Lisa Jones is sent by the magazine she works for on a four day assignment, to write a story about a quadriplegic, Arapahoe medicine man, and talented horse trainer named Stanford Addison.
As he struggled and eventually came to accept his limitations and “broken” body, new spiritual abilities seemed to emerge. At first Addison tried to end his own life when these strange abilities began to appear, but soon he decided to accept this spiritual gift, and to use it to help others. Before long people came from far away seeking Stanford Addison’s guidance, and healing abilities for their afflictions. In a sweat lodge made of willow limbs and quilts he was said to have shrunk tumors, cured cancer, and bipolar disorder with the use of prayer and heat. He also helped renew the spirits of those individuals with “broken” spirits and souls.
This story is not just about Stanford Addison, but also about the author Lisa Jones. Lisa followed this shaman around the reservation, staying in Wyoming
I thought this memoir was well done and I especially enjoyed hearing Addison ’s story about what the animals had taught him about life. If you are looking for a different type of memoir this one is recommended.
Listen to Lisa Jones speak about her book here.
RATING – 4/5 - COMPLETED – 6/14/09
WHERE FROM – My Stacks (review)
This sounds good! I enjoy memoirs like this. Great review!
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ReplyDeleteThis does sound like a different kind of memoir, and one that I think would be very interesting as well. Great review!
ReplyDeleteFirst off I'm totally in love with that cover...I read another memoir with a horse/woman..can't remember the name but this sounds like one I would really enjoy..Thanks for a great review!
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteThat was the book, Chosen by a Horse!! Glad your memory is better than mine!! Thanks!
Thank you for the great review, Diane. This sounds like a really interesting memoir. I'm especially curious about Addison, I admit.
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ReplyDeletewow.. sounds like a really good story. Great Review.
ReplyDeleteLove the cover on this one. I love memoirs and will have to add this one to my reminder list.
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