Book Reviews
Jake George is a true Native American storyteller. Traditionally, storytelling is one of the most cherished means of instruction for Native Americans
throughout this continent, past and present.
'Grandfather's Song' is versed in ancient knowledge and Jake George has given us a gift on behalf of all Native Americans. He does his Lenape
heritage proud and it speaks on the pages of 'Grandfather's Song.'
My question, after reading 'Grandfather's Song' is "how can we give back to Mother Earth to repay the damages done her?" (There has come a
time when ancient Native ideas are ready to be acted upon...now is that time...Sage Sweetwater)
'Grandfather's Song' is the beginning of a journey of recovery and a powerful voice from Jake George from the native homeland.
Well done, Jake! It is an honor to be in your company. I wish you much success and the passing on of your natural storytelling to future
generations for the winds of renewal.
~Sage Sweetwater, firebrand lesbian novelist, author of The Buckskin Skirt Oar Traveler and From The Convent To The Rawhide: The
Saga of Sadie Cade And Vi Montana~
An authentic Native American voice relates stories of modern reservation life blended
with ancient Lenape tribal lore. Take a read: you’ll find yourself seated in tribal
councils and conducted on vision quests into the farthest reaches of the universe.
You’ll watch the animals turn human and tell their tales and finally you may come to
understand and respect the vitality of a culture which seeks balance in all things.
Jake George is a writer who deserves the same attention and respect earned by such
fine novelists as Sherman Alexie and Tony Hillerman.
Sara Williams Archebooks’ best-selling author of The Don Juan Con and The
Serenoa Scandal.
Grandfather’s Song opens a window to a Native American’s mind. It draws in the reader
forcing him to suspend reality as other worlds appear. One is a hidden, mystical world
a world where the smoke of a pipe may reveal shape shifters, ancient rituals, giants
or visions of things to come; a world where death and life entwine as the Great Creator
intended; a world entered only at great personal risk but avoided at even greater risk
to all humankind.
Other worlds appear-new worlds and old: worlds of contemporary Indian life. Here too,
reality may be as fleeting as a wisp of smoke, but the emotions are solid-sometimes
wrenching-sometimes gentle-but always genuine.
Jake George, who is himself part Indian (Lenape), sees with the eagle’s eye and tells
his story with the shaman’s voice. Give ear to his Grandfather’s Song.
Richard L. Evans editor of Toward the Light
and author of Life of the Eagle
If your goal is to read a book that transports you into a different world unlike any that you've read or seen before,
then Jake George's Grandfather's Song is a must-read. Fantastic, authentic, thought-provoking, this book pulses
with true Native American vision.
L. R. Farley
Author of Thrips
Many people can write a book, but few can tell a story in the old way like Jake George does in "Grandfather's
Song." A Native American tale, "Grandfather's Song" offers a fresh new voice to fans of well-told stories and
Native Legends brought to life. Thank you, Jake, for the wonderful read. I would highly recommend this book,
and hope more works are forthcoming.
Lisa Adams
Grandfather's Song is being represented by
Barbara Casey Literary Agency.
Contact Information:
Jake George
P.O. Box 561282
Rockledge, Fl
32956-1282
E-mail the Author
Art
From The Soul designed the book cover for Grandfather's Song as well as the lightning
image above. Please visit Julie's site for some truly amazing artwork. I am proud to call
her a friend and am very happy she honored me by doing my cover's artwork.
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