The Man Who Knew the Medicine

“A wonderful book full of magic, mystery and wisdom. It is a tale of the years the author spent with Lakota holy man Bill Eagle Feather, talking about life and death, laughter and sadness, spirits and the universe. This book is written from the heart. It will give you an understanding of Lakota beliefs and ceremonies. It will enrich your life.” * Richard Erdoes, coauthor of Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions *A born storyteller, Henry Niese has drawn a colorful portrait of his Lakota Sioux spiritual teacher with affection and humor and–notwithstanding Niese’s own hard-earned wisdom–with humility. From this unique memoir we learn how the author himself has become a dedicated teacher and healer, a man who knows the medicine.” * Daniel Mark Epstein, poet and biographer, author of What Lips My Lips Have Kissed: The Loves and Lov *“A unique and enthusiastically recommended addition to Native American Studies collections, and an invaluable contribution to Alternative Medicine reading lists as well.” * The Midwest Book Review, January 2003 *

Henry Niese (1924-2016) participated in over one hundred ceremonies and danced in thirty-seven Sun Dances, including hosting Sun Dances at his own Eagle Voice Center in Maryland. He carried on the work of Bill Eagle Feather by performing healings and giving seminars and workshops throughout the United States on medicinal plants and Native healing. He was also a jazz musician and a professional artist whose paintings appeared in many museums, including the National Collection of American Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art, in Washington, D.C., and the Whitney Museum in New York City.

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