In this last book by Deloria (d. 2005), a leading Native American scholar/philosopher seeks a corrective to the erosion of genuine spirituality among today's generation of Native Americans. He introduces collected stories of the powers and rituals of traditional medicine men and women in light of modern science. These tales e.g., of healing, changing the weather, and inter-species communication, were related by Native people and some white observers. The book is not illustrated or indexed. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)