Indaba, My Children

Indaba, My Children
Author: Credo Vusa'mazulu Mutwa
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 721
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 0862417589

Comprehensive and beautifully written, this collection of African folktales is a stunning ethnographic achievement and riveting narrative of the mythical origins of the Zulu culture.

Africa is My Witness

Africa is My Witness
Author: Credo Vusa'mazulu Mutwa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1966
Genre: Africa
ISBN:

" ... Combining various legends and myths, with perhaps only the vaguest background of historical fact," [pref.].

Isilwane

Isilwane
Author: Credo Vusa'mazulu Mutwa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1996
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Raising a Child with Soul

Raising a Child with Soul
Author: Slovie Jungreis-Wolff
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2009-01-06
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1429948922

With the seemingly insurmountable pressures placed on families today, many parents lack the spiritual foundation and practical knowledge to chart a clear-cut course in child-rearing. Parents question whether nurturing their children's souls is even possible in the fast-paced materialistic culture in which we live. Utilizing the insight that springs from her knowledge of Torah wisdom, her personal experiences and the experiences of those she has counseled, Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, a longtime parenting coach and advisor to young couples and families teaches in detail how to approach the entire gamut of issues, with a special emphasis on strengthening the child's morality and character. Parents will learn how to: • Instill simchas hachayim, "true joy," in their children • Value chessed, kindness, in a self-absorbed world • Create a mikdash me'at, a home filled with calm and reflection • Teach children gratitude and appreciation • And much more... From discipline to sibling rivalry to effective communication skills, Raising a Child with Soul offers unique concepts and pragmatic ideas that can be understood and applied to both Jewish and non-Jewish households.

Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa

Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa
Author: Credo Vusa'mazulu Mutwa
Publisher: Leetes Island Books
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Vusumazulu Credo Mutwa tells the story of his life as an artist, political activist, and healer. Mutwa, the most famous African traditional healer of the 20th century, shares the wisdom of Africa’s traditional sangomas and healers in this beautiful volume, which includes an audio CD that captures the prayers, sacred songs, and sounds of the culture. In addition to his works as a healer and champion of native South Africans and their culture, Mutwa is an outspoken artist and critic best known for his sculpture and paintings. Includes audio CD.

My Children! My Africa! (TCG Edition)

My Children! My Africa! (TCG Edition)
Author: Athol Fugard
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Total Pages: 97
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1559366915

The search for a means to an end to apartheid erupts into conflict between a black township youth and his "old-fashioned" black teacher.

Zulu Shaman

Zulu Shaman
Author: Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa
Publisher: Destiny Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2003-10-10
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780892811298

Offers a rare view into the world of a Zulu shaman • Includes 14 Zulu myths as told by a traditional Zulu story keeper • Reveals Zulu shamanic practices, including healing techniques, dreamwork, oracles, prophecy, and interactions with star beings In this rare window into Zulu mysticism, Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa breaks the bonds of traditional silence to share his personal experiences as a sangoma—a Zulu shaman. Set against the backdrop of post-colonial South Africa, Zulu Shaman relays the first-person accounts of an African healer and reveals the cosmology of the Zulu. Mutwa begins with the compelling story of his personal journey as an English-trained Christian schoolteacher who receives a calling to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps as a shaman and keeper of folklore. He then tells the stories of his ancestors, including creation myths; how evil came to the world; the adventures of the trickster god Kintu; and Zulu relations with the “fiery visitors,” whom he likens to extraterrestrials. In an attempt to preserve the knowledge of his ancestors and encourage his vision of a world united in peace and harmony, Mutwa also shares previously guarded secrets of Zulu healing and spiritual practices: including the curing power of the sangoma and the psychic powers of his people.

Indaba, My Children

Indaba, My Children
Author: Credo Vusa'mazulu Mutwa
Publisher: Grove Press
Total Pages: 716
Release: 1999
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780802136046

Comprehensive and beautifully written, this collection of African folktales is a stunning ethnographic achievement and riveting narrative of the mythical origins of the Zulu culture.

Tales of East Africa

Tales of East Africa
Author: Jamilla Okubo
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1452182884

Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Welcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals. Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. • The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. • Each story transports readers to an enthralling world. • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, and Tales of India Tales of East Africa will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture. Readers will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. • A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table. • A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles • Add it to the collection of books like The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith, Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba My Children: African Folktales by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa

Called to Heal

Called to Heal
Author: Susan Schuster Campbell
Publisher: Lotus Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0914955918

This book tells the story of some remarkable people from the African Healing tradition. It exposes many of us, for the first time, to ways of relating to our world that are holistic and shamanistic in nature, adding real quality and value to our lives. It challenges us to integrate the contribution of African healing methods, and these extraordinary healers, into a new healthier vision of our future.