Kindle
$11.99
Available instantly
Audible Logo Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$14.95
Buy new:
-17% $14.95
FREE delivery Saturday, May 11 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$14.95 with 17 percent savings
List Price: $17.95

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Saturday, May 11 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Thursday, May 9. Order within 20 hrs 40 mins
In Stock
$$14.95 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$14.95
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$13.85
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
A used good clean copy, may contain some wear. Book is fully intact and no missing pages. Possibility of markings or highlighting inside and outside. A used good clean copy, may contain some wear. Book is fully intact and no missing pages. Possibility of markings or highlighting inside and outside. See less
FREE delivery Monday, May 13 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Thursday, May 9. Order within 20 hrs 40 mins
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$14.95 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$14.95
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Sherri Mitchell
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change Paperback – February 13, 2018

by Sherri Mitchell (Author), Larry Dossey MD (Foreword)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 401 ratings
See all formats and editions
Great on Kindle
Great Experience. Great Value.
iphone with kindle app
Putting our best book forward
Each Great on Kindle book offers a great reading experience, at a better value than print to keep your wallet happy.

Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip.

View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look.

Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more.

Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration.
Get the free Kindle app: Link to the kindle app page Link to the kindle app page
Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Learn more about Great on Kindle, available in select categories.
View Kindle Edition
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$14.95","priceAmount":14.95,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"14","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"95","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"6eayf8RaYN7kqT9M2%2BmdxOMY6wYsm3x8UVKfXB%2B9UGiiLAQMlSZeChveR5L%2Fgei2g0jHNR35PoOw0npAYSUDDiakH9i2WdjDv3T20JiPzXouSVaUsjGevB9kVosT%2BDBLezTgCV7Pf9M9M0HMWvcEWg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$13.85","priceAmount":13.85,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"13","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"85","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"6eayf8RaYN7kqT9M2%2BmdxOMY6wYsm3x8AFKc7sdxCI3V26pgqMfpcSE%2FFidenrK%2FrXEayx5rS5NBTkaaczJNgcnMctoEevozTmVOAygAwrrbMvve1KXZAxsin%2FBXAev%2FIM4sV%2BLGLwmW%2FwclzqEdX3UOTfVqukt%2BIloxci2zeNVmc9Te6PChQS6%2FnoFthi0g","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

A “profound and inspiring” collection of ancient indigenous wisdom for “anyone wanting the healing of self, society, and of our shared planet” (Peter Levine, author of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma).

A Penobscot Indian draws on the experiences and wisdom of the First Nations to address environmental justice, water protection, generational trauma, and more.

Drawing from ancestral knowledge, as well as her experience as an attorney and activist, Sherri Mitchell addresses some of the most crucial issues of our day—including indigenous land rights, environmental justice, and our collective human survival. Sharing the gifts she has received from the elders of her tribe, the Penobscot Nation, she asks us to look deeply into the illusions we have labeled as truth and which separate us from our higher mind and from one another.
 
Sacred Instructions explains how our traditional stories set the framework for our belief systems and urges us to decolonize our language and our stories. It reveals how the removal of women from our stories has impacted our thinking and disrupted the natural balance within our communities.
 
For all those who seek to create change, this book lays out an ancient world view and set of cultural values that provide a way of life that is balanced and humane, that can heal Mother Earth, and that will preserve our communities for future generations.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    North Atlantic Books
  4. Publication date
    February 13, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.72 x 8.48 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1623171954
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1623171957
  8. See all details
Next page
Amazon First Reads | Editors' picks at exclusive prices

Frequently bought together

Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change
$14.95
Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
$12.59
Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity's Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism
$16.01
Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Choose items to buy together.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Sacred Instructions is an important book that synthesizes a wealth of information in an approachable and empowering way. Mitchell’s steady, assured tone and recommendations for action makes this a rewarding book for anyone looking for a way to engage in less conflict-based, more effective community change."
—Foreword

“A deeply personal meditation and call to consciousness and transformation, Sacred Instructions challenges the way we see and experience the world around us. For many readers, the book will reveal the first steps toward a process of self-discovery and spiritual awareness that Mitchell shows us must be lived and breathed every day on our own personal journeys of decolonization and patient recovery of an indigenized worldview.”
—Robert A. Williams, Jr., chair of the University of Arizona Indigenous People's Law and Policy Program and author of Savage Anxieties

“In this compelling book, Sherri Mitchell helps all of us understand the experience of First Nations peoples and helps us to embody that unique wisdom. She brings forth a broad understanding of cultural and generational trauma in a way that supports deep healing. The wisdom of this courageous book is profound and inspiring. It is recommended for anyone wanting the healing of self, society, and of our shared planet.”
—Peter A. Levine, PhD, author of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma

“In this passionate prayer for reclaiming and celebrating indigenous wisdom, sacred activist Sherri Mitchell invites everyone to the table. Both Native and non-Native peoples have been suffering from the ongoing trauma of colonization. The remedy is a conscious and loving embrace of core cultural values of reverence for the earth and clear-sighted collaboration. Mitchell’s intelligent writing and wise heart light the way.”
—Mirabai Starr, translator of Dark Night of the Soul: John of the Cross and author of Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation

"Lawyer and activist Mitchell, a member of the Penawahpskek (Penobscot) Nation, offers an all-embracing message of human connectedness that will resonate widely."
—Publishers Weekly

"Mitchell introduces a rich, sophisticated, and socially aware spirituality. Anyone interested in holistic faith traditions will find her work rewarding."
—Library Journal

About the Author

SHERRI MITCHELL was born and raised on the Penobscot Indian reservation. She received her Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in Indigenous People’s Law and Policy from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. She is an alumna of the American Indian Ambassador program, and the Udall Native American Congressional Internship program. She is the Founding Director of the Land Peace Foundation, an organization dedicated to the global protection of indigenous rights and the preservation of the indigenous way of life. Sherri speaks and teaches around the world on issues of indigenous rights, environmental justice, spiritual activism, and transformational change. Sherri is also the co-host of Love (and Revolution) Radio, a syndicated radio program that highlights stories of heart-based activism and revolutionary spiritual change.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books (February 13, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1623171954
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1623171957
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.72 x 8.48 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 401 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Sherri Mitchell

Sherri Mitchell

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
401 global ratings
A bold, loving statement of wisdom, grace, and healing
5 Stars
A bold, loving statement of wisdom, grace, and healing
This splendid book is a treasure of wisdom and insight into the human condition, with equally wise and insightful guidance on how to begin addressing and redressing the complex of woes besetting humanity, most of which we've managed to create for ourselves. The spirit guiding and inspiring this work is a loving, caring, nurturing spirit and anyone who reads "Sacred Instructions" with anything remotely resembling an open mind (and heart) will come away a better person. One could go on and on with specific examples from the book which incisively identify the root causes of so many of our self-inflicted wounds as a species, many of which are unfortunately woven into the fabric of that which we often call "modernity"(or worse, "progress"). Buy this book -- sell your car if need be, or your next meal, or whatever other material possession might obstruct your inclination to purchase it -- and read it closely. Thank you Sister Sherri (if I may!) for so lovingly sharing the wisdom and grace which Life has brought to you, and for making those virtues comprehensible to a world that appears in so many respects to have lost its way.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

SWFloridaNative
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
Verified Purchase
This book is foundational and a must have. Liked it so much, I bought additional copies to give away. A great learning tool and it's practical.
Helpful
 Report
Rich Holschuh
5.0 out of 5 stars The Place We Come From
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018
Verified Purchase
I first met Sherri Mitchell two years ago when she presented at a nearby conference. I enjoyed the flow and clarity of her words, as she made her points with confidence, drawing upon her own experiences and an obvious familiarity with historic narratives. When I learned she was writing a book, I knew I would want to read it; as the time of its release drew near, I pre-ordered a copy and happily awaited its arrival.

Sacred Instructions is a healing balm for a troubled time, a gratefully gathered harvest from Mitchell's Penahwapskek homeland, carefully blended with that of other territories she has traversed. She succeeds in sharing the ever-present spirits of her ancestors, re-connecting and soothing the fearful and distraught isolation of our modern society with light and breath, bringing the original instructions forward, alive and whole. Sherri Mitchell's gifts of word are grounded, compassionate, humble, and healing. This is no esoteric, edgy, or introspective self-help guide. It speaks clearly and directly, bringing us to the place we came from in the beginning, the place we belong, home. All my relations.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
j.w.w.
5.0 out of 5 stars A bold, loving statement of wisdom, grace, and healing
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
Verified Purchase
This splendid book is a treasure of wisdom and insight into the human condition, with equally wise and insightful guidance on how to begin addressing and redressing the complex of woes besetting humanity, most of which we've managed to create for ourselves. The spirit guiding and inspiring this work is a loving, caring, nurturing spirit and anyone who reads "Sacred Instructions" with anything remotely resembling an open mind (and heart) will come away a better person. One could go on and on with specific examples from the book which incisively identify the root causes of so many of our self-inflicted wounds as a species, many of which are unfortunately woven into the fabric of that which we often call "modernity"
(or worse, "progress"). Buy this book -- sell your car if need be, or your next meal, or whatever other material possession might obstruct your inclination to purchase it -- and read it closely. Thank you Sister Sherri (if I may!) for so lovingly sharing the wisdom and grace which Life has brought to you, and for making those virtues comprehensible to a world that appears in so many respects to have lost its way.
Customer image
j.w.w.
5.0 out of 5 stars A bold, loving statement of wisdom, grace, and healing
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
This splendid book is a treasure of wisdom and insight into the human condition, with equally wise and insightful guidance on how to begin addressing and redressing the complex of woes besetting humanity, most of which we've managed to create for ourselves. The spirit guiding and inspiring this work is a loving, caring, nurturing spirit and anyone who reads "Sacred Instructions" with anything remotely resembling an open mind (and heart) will come away a better person. One could go on and on with specific examples from the book which incisively identify the root causes of so many of our self-inflicted wounds as a species, many of which are unfortunately woven into the fabric of that which we often call "modernity"
(or worse, "progress"). Buy this book -- sell your car if need be, or your next meal, or whatever other material possession might obstruct your inclination to purchase it -- and read it closely. Thank you Sister Sherri (if I may!) for so lovingly sharing the wisdom and grace which Life has brought to you, and for making those virtues comprehensible to a world that appears in so many respects to have lost its way.
Images in this review
Customer image
Customer image
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Christine Turner, Spiritual Healer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book For Transformation
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
Verified Purchase
This book brings an indigenous perspective to inner and outer transformation that is holistic and balanced. The more we can understand ourselves, the energy around us, and our world, the more we can create positive changes. The book is inspirational and educational, and offers a blueprint for a better way of living.
Helpful
 Report
a new person
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally an author who understands
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
Verified Purchase
100 stars.
This book articulates so many of the feelings I have been burdened with for my whole life. I am not an indigenous person, but I have always been bothered by the colonialist and patriarchal narratives so prevalent in our society. Even from a young age I could sense that most of the things people in my culture are taught to pursue (such as money, power, privilege at others' expense, etc.) are not what life is supposed to be about. I was worried that no one could understand how I was feeling. It can be incredibly lonely being female in a male-dominated society in which even other females may pressure you to uphold systems of toxic hyper-masculinity that are bad for community and bad for the planet.
Sherri has put words to so many ideas that can be difficult to articulate, but which resonate with me so deeply. I am filled with gratitude for Sherri's efforts to bring such an IMPORTANT message to the world, one which I truly believe will be part of an amazing transformation to help heal our dear Mother Earth and humanity as well. What a redemptive and beautiful message. I am crying tears of gratitude. Thank you, Sherri!!!!
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Being open.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
Verified Purchase
Deep guide for my daily spiritual exercise.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Tempe
5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful and Sage creation. A Spiritual treasure.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
Verified Purchase
She truly is “She Who Brings the Light”. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us. Every page in my book has underlined passages, and asterisks and exclamation points drawn in the margins. Prepare to sit at the feet of a gifted teacher.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Norma Van Horn
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021
Verified Purchase
This book is so beautiful. It is clearly written, easy to digest, and contains a life philosophy that is pure and inspiring and hopeful. It encapsulates my own life philosophy perfectly, while also adding to my understanding of the world. I am so grateful that the author put forth the effort to create this offering, and that she is doing this work in the world. Thank you.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Megane
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to remember who you came here to be
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2024
Verified Purchase
This will be the very few book that I will keep on my library for my entire life.
Sacred instructions for life.
Thank you to the author for writing this book, from the bottom of my heart
Report
Maxwell
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have ever read
Reviewed in Australia on November 12, 2020
Verified Purchase
One of the best books I have ever read .It expresses the perennial truth about humanity, who we are, where we have come from, and where we are going. It is mandatory reading for anyone who wishes to understand how humanity is connected and completely related to the totality of life. This, this book goes beyond the tribe to express the ultimate truth regarding the nature of humanity and what we can do to improve our future beset with corporate aristocracy, and the lack of respect for life,where consumerism and acquisition of material wealth takes precedence This is something we all have to challenge in every conceivable way.
Report
Doug A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Indigenous World view and Spirituality
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2022
Verified Purchase
I found this to be a beautifully written book which expresses Indigenous world views and spirituality and compares them with the Euro/American views.
It also suggests ways out of the mess we're in, to bring us back to living in harmony with each other and with the Earth and the other forms of creation including the plants and animals.
It is a classic and would benefit anyone who reads it.
Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2022
Verified Purchase
Thank you Sherri Mitchell. This was what I needed at this time. Full of much needed information to help everyone.
Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure wisdom
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2021
Verified Purchase
Thank you!
Report