I read this book several years ago. I was impressed with the ability to draw you into the goings on in the text of the book. The fact that their society was ruled, run by females and was successful until the intrusion of the skunks (whites). The fact that people came from around the world to learn from this woman. Earth Thunder taught by action, belief and observance of life.They learned how to enhance health, prolong life or take life if pushed. It literally changed my life or mindset. Sadly I lost the copy I had to Katrina.It is one of the very few books that I would GLADLY re read. If you have an interest in Native Americans, maternally lead societies,or earth medicine, medicine wheels. Please do yourself a favor. Read this book.