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Article: people; BOOK REVIEW; Full circle; Thomas Peacock and Marlene Wisuri's latest collaboration blends history, science and Ojibwe tradition to illustrate the four stages of life, from the spring of infancy to the winter of old age.(SOURCE)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- July 24, 2006
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Byline: Angela Shannon
Special to the Star Tribune
From the Aleutians to Zambia, small and big children of every culture wonder about the mysteries and meaning of life. Why are we here? What is our purpose 1/3 jibwe writer Thomas Peacock seeks out and shares answers to some of the eternal questions in "The Four Hills of Life: Ojibwe Wisdom." Written for adolescents, "Four Hills" is an encyclopedia-style work with advice, questions and pleasures for readers of all ages - and cultures. Although broad, it shows the continuities among humans.
This mixture of stories, information and suggested activities has an undercurrent of spirituality. Peacock ...