In some families, parents find themselves unable to enter helpful conversations with a son or daughter. Attempts to talk about concerns result in a conversation of blame through words or silence. The times for teaching and learning together are few and far between, if not at all. For these families, we offer an opportunity to significantly improve their relationship through a “walking” in the wilderness.
The Five Legends! NEW BOOK
Drawing on 30 years of helping families, this profound fable by the Anasazi Foundation illustrates the true anguish of conflict and explains how we can end war within ourselves, within our families, and even between nations.
Created in 1988 by renowned wilderness pioneers Larry D. Olsen and Ezekiel C. Sanchez (a Totonac Indian whose native name is Good Buffalo Eagle), the Anasazi Foundation invites young people, through a primitive living experience, to effect a change of heart. For over thirty years, their teachings have helped families begin anew and walk in harmony in the wilderness of the world.
Inspired by their wisdom, this book tells the story of two brothers whose warring hearts threaten to destroy their lives and their community. Trapped in a canyon, the two brothers are rescued by a mysterious old man who perceives their need for peace. He offers to guide them home — inviting them to open their hearts toward a New Beginning. When they agree, he teaches them the five legends of peace. And as they walk forward, they learn that we are free to create peace in our own lives–and how to do it. This discovery saves not only the brothers but ultimately their people. This poetic narrative offers us all a hopeful way out of the canyons of war, leaving behind the warring within.
The Five Legends may be purchased at booksellers nationwide, including retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound.org, Apple’s iBookstore, and Books-A-Million. Order your copy today!
Praise for The Five Legends
“As a therapist I find myself constantly teaching the principles contained in The Five Legends. It’s a beautifully written allegory containing the universal truths needed to heal hearts and mend relationships. Now more than ever, our society needs to embrace the principle of ‘WE.'”
Megan Cook JohnsonCSW, cofounder of The Emily Effect
“Thoughtful and inspiring. This book belongs in everyone’s personal library. An instant classic!”
Daniel R. GonzalezPresident, Suncoast Enviornmental Group
“In 120 short, easy-to-read pages, The Five Legends teaches more about the path to peace and happiness than countless other books have done with thousands of pages.”
Camron Wrightaward-winning author of The Rent Collector
“Although The Five Legends is not a book from or about the Indigenous Peoples, it IS a book which will nourish the heart.”
Pauline Martin Sanchez, Gentle White Dove and Cofounder Mother of ANASAZI Foundation
“As the ANASAZI program grew, I put my efforts into developing a companion program to include parents and families in the powerful principles their children were learning on the trail. ANASAZI is not just our vision—it is the Creator’s work. The Five Legends is based on our work to help heal divided hearts.”
Sherrel OlsenCo-Founder Mother of ANASAZI Foundation
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