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Long Life, Honey in the Heart: A Story of Initiation and Eloquence from the Shores of a... by Martin Prechtel Sales Rank : 358,014

Hardcover: 362 pages Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher October 1, 1999 ISBN: 0874779944 Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds. Average Customer Review: based on 4 reviews. From Library Journal Prechtel, whose earlier memoir, Secrets of Talking Jaguar, described his initiation as a shaman among the Tzutujil Mayan of Santiago Atitlan in Guatemala, now takes his readers back to that village, this time focusing on initiation rites--which were meant to renew the culture and the earth itself. As a youth of Native American and European ancestry who grew up on a New Mexican reservation and was searching for a new home, Prechtel won the generous acceptance and trust of these people. He lived their everyday life, married a Tzutujil, and served as a respected Elder. He was, therefore, uniquely positioned to document their culture. His lyrical prose captures not only the intricate details of these complex rituals but also their spiritual meaning for the Tzutujil, whose traditions were on the verge of extinction, as well as the humor and wisdom they brought to their lives. During the 1980s, the violence and horror of Guatemala's political situation overcame the ancient traditions of the villagers, and Prechtel left after attempts on his life. But he keeps those traditions alive in this vivid and devoted memoir. Suitable for both anthropology and biography collections, this work should appeal to a wide audience. -Joan W. Gartland, Detroit P.L. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description: A stand-alone memoir that continues Martin Prechtel's story and explores the Tzutujil Mayan concept of initiation and its relevance to our contemporary world.

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