JOURNEY OF THE SPIRIT, VOTED NUMBER TWO BY READERS IN MAINSTREAM CATEGORY IN THE WORLD
In 1858, eight-year-old Andy Johansson and his family set off in a wagon train for the Montana gold
fields. The wagon train is massacred while Andy is away, and he is captured by a young Sioux warrior
who believes Andy is a spirit sent to him by the Great Wakhan Thanka. When soldiers began to arrive to force the Indians out, Andy, having been raised as Sioux, has to
choose between his race and his culture. He joins his Indian brother in an attempt to save their land.
The brother is not an imposing sight, but the mention of his name drives a dagger of fear through the
hearts of whites. The brother’s name is Crazy Horse. Excerpt of Journey of the Spirit Here is what others are saying about Journey of the spirit. Vividly told, August 6, 2007
By Midwest Book Review
John Foxjohn presents Journey of the Spirit: Crazy Horse's Epic Struggle to Defend the Lakotas' Existence, a historical fiction novel following the life of legendary Lakota warrior and leader Crazy Horse. Told through the eyes of a fictional white boy named Andy, Journey of the Spirit follows the Lakota struggle to save their land and the rise of Andy's adoptive Indian brother, who earns the new name of Crazy Horse. Vividly told, Journey of the Spirit is an engaging novel that captures the essence of the moment, whether that moment is in the heat of battle or the peace of sharing family bonds. John Jumps -john_jumps@yahoo.com, says, “I have finally read a book that does not dehumanize my people. This book gives a clear and concise history of the Lakota and our beliefs, and the way we lived. It shows the People’s human side, their strengths and weaknesses, the good and the bad. The author did it in a way that people can enjoy learning about my people, but more important, about Crazy Horse. Journey of the Spirit touched a part of my soul that I thought had died.” Jenny Grimes -pony_girl80@hotmail.com, says, “I am so tickled to death about this book. I’ve never read anything that was so closely related to the truth. I was reading a great story line, and coming out with a big piece of history. I am lending the book to my step mom, she wants to read it, too. Then my mom will read it, and I am sure my grandmother, too. I really truly felt that I was a part of the story as I read it. I look forward to reading the sequel.” Kimberly Pahal -blonde914k@valornet.com, says, “I just finished the last words on the pages. It was incredible. The tale of great people lost in the migration of whites with more powerful weapons. I couldn’t put it down after I got started. I hope there will be a sequel to tell of Hand’s re-entry into the white world. I loved it and I am going to encourage my children to read it. Wow! I so enjoyed this book, and I know I will read it again, probably a few times.” Jenni Etner -jennietner@yahoo.com, says, “This is a book my whole family couldn’t put down. I stayed up all night reading it, then my 14 year old daughter, and finally my husband. He never reads but loved this one. I cried and laughed. I sure hope there is a sequel.” Michael West-michael_williamwest@yahoo.com, says, “I am an avid reader and over the years I have read many books I liked, but this one ranks up with the best. This is a great book. If this one doesn’t hit the best seller list none will.”
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