Grandmothers’ Wisdom
By the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
Grandmothers’ Wisdom: Living Portrayals from the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers is a vibrant tribute to the lives of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, an unprecedented global alliance of elders who came together in 2004 to protect our planet in crisis and envision a future for the next seven generations.
By The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
Foreword by Vandana Shiva
With a foreword by Vandana Shiva, Grandmothers’ Wisdom is a powerful tribute to thirteen Indigenous elders who have devoted their lives to preserving ancestral knowledge, traditional medicine, and spiritual practices.
Through intimate storytelling and award-winning photography, the book shares their journeys from facing colonial violence to becoming fierce protectors of their cultures and lands. Their teachings span the Amazon, North America, Tibet, Africa, and beyond, offering a rare glimpse into living wisdom traditions rooted in deep relationship with the Earth.
For over two decades, these grandmothers have gathered in prayer and ceremony, carrying forward teachings that honor the elements, protect the planet, and inspire future generations.
At its heart, this book is a call to remember: that through our differences, we can reconnect to a shared, sacred responsibility to care for life on Earth.
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Why this book matters
- Honors thirteen Indigenous grandmothers whose lifelong dedication to ancestral knowledge, traditional medicine, and spiritual practice has shaped communities across the globe
- Preserves living wisdom traditions from the Amazon, North America, Tibet, Africa, and beyond. Voices that are urgently needed in today’s world
- Bears witness to the resilience of Indigenous women who transformed experiences of colonial violence into fierce acts of cultural protection
- Combines intimate storytelling with award-winning photography to create a deeply human and visually powerful record of sacred traditions
- Calls readers into a shared, sacred responsibility to care for the Earth and honor the wisdom of those who have carried these traditions forward
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SKU:9781957869179
Pages: 496
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Dimensions: 8.5 in x 11 in x 1 in
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“After reading this beautiful book, I could not help wondering, as I have so many times over the years, what the world would be like if the grandmothers had been in charge, women in every culture who alone know what it means to give birth, mothers everywhere who sacrifice their own bodies for the sake of new life, and do so with such courage, dignity and stoic resolve. The word sacrifice means to make sacred, and every time a child is born, the luminosity of the divine is affirmed. Men make war. Women make life.” —Wade Davis, Explorer in Residence at National Geographic Society & Author of Magdalena: River of Dreams2
“Grandmothers’ Wisdom is a treasure trove of personal stories and insightful teachings from those who have experienced trauma but emerged stronger and more aligned with the cosmos. Each account gives us a glimpse into a unique journey and its challenges when reaching a deeper purpose, inspiring the reader too to stay the course to reach their own singular calling. These humble and courageous grandmothers and others like them are guardians of our future, whatever it may be. Their voices strengthen my spiritual bones, expand my heart energy, and prepare me to carry on despite fear or uncertainty in order to help bring about healing and a Life-enhancing future.” —Darcia Narvaez, professor emerita of psychology, University of Notre Dame and founder-host of EvolvedNest.org
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