A pen mightier than prejudice'. Joanne's 'East Meets West' ancestors - Cherokee, Irish, German, Filipino and American - learn and live the essence of 'Unity in Diversity'.They leave their descendants a legacy where there is no racial, religious, age, gender or socio-economic prejudices. They conclude that there is profound 'Wisdom from Wounding'. They are made better (not bitter) about their centuries of suffrage, at the hands of many conquerors. This tale tantalizes the mind, heart and spirit with myriads of feelings, values and traditions. It is definitely for the reader who is: an unconditional lover of humanity, an adventurer, a seeker of profound wisdom, a realist yet idealist, a believer in eternal love and loyalty, a Nature-lover and a Mother Earth conservationist. It is written for those who appreciate traditions such as: Harvest Ceremony, Manhood Quest, St. Patrick's Day, October Fest, Christmas, 'First Footing' and other cultural traditions.
As each of the six founders of 'Place of Peace' move to Wankan Tanka - Heaven, they smile with peaceful satisfaction. Franklin and First Light Galliher's sons embark on their Manhood Quests and Rite of Passage. One son discovers and lives by Dog Medicine or Loyalty. The other son struggles to live by Snake Medicine or learning to achieve Wholeness. Eagle Dove makes 'Place of Peace' a haven for descendents of 'The Trail of Tears'. Franklin and First Light's grandson Robert Luke Galliher is completely enchanted with the Philippine Islands. He is a soldier in Dewey's 'One Day Battle' and 'The Boxer Rebellion'. Robert Waltenspielen sees the Filipinos as 'a means to an end'. Joanne's grandfather Galliher and Filipino grandmother fall deeply in-love. Their marriage is for Eternity with their Wedding in full, festive Filipino tradition including 'The Sanctus', 'Yugal' and 'Unity Candle'.
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