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Tiopa Ki Lakota | 
| Author: D. Jordan Redhawk
Publisher: P.D. Publishing, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 253345
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 274
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.8
ISBN: 097543666X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780975436660
ASIN: 097543666X
Publication Date: October 5, 2005
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Well-written and enjoyable July 7, 2008
Tiopa Ki Lakota stands out within this genre for the quality of the writing and character development. I don't know how accurate the portrayal of the Lakota Indians is, but it's very interesting. This is one of very few lesbian-themed novels I have passed on to my partner to read (she's not into the typical lesbian romance books) - and she is really enjoying it, too (and she's a very picky reader).
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants more than just a formula romance novel.
A gorgeous, fulfilling, romantic journey into Lakota society April 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book. No qualms at all about 5 stars. A book can be pretty much perfect for what it is, but if it doesn't touch me in some deeper way, I usually avoid the 5-star rating. But this elegant and detailed piece of art deserves every star.
I first read it years ago online, and I find that a lot of what I loved back then suffers a touch in comparison to the quality I've been exposed to now. But this book was not hurt by the passage of the years at all, and in it's published version is likely stronger and richer than what I read in the past.
At its heart, this book is an extremely touching romance. The characters are sympathetic, and real. But to bolster the strengths this author employs in characterization and flawless motivations, the tale is an absolute masterpiece of interwoven pieces of Lakota society held up in comparison to "white" society back in the late 1700s, and even our modern society. There is a depth of understanding that is provided so that even when practices of the people as presented seem odd or unnecessary to us, they make complete sense in the context of their formation and application in society back then. Through this the beauty and peace that result from the communal Lakota life as presented in this book is highlighted and celebrated, with acceptance of everything as it is, including the "two-souled" Anpo--a warrior in a woman's body--given special status and honor in her society. I have no way to vouch for the accuracy of each description, but the author's skillful use of language, including the fascinating scattering of the text with Lakota words (and the helpful pronunciation guide and glossary included in the back), vivid descriptions, keen eye for the emotion and reactions, events and consequences really bring this world to life.
And as I said, at the heart of it all you get Kathleen and Anpo and the gentle balance they bring to one another, and the positive power and influence their happy union has on their family and friends. This book actually spans a couple of decades, though most of the action is concentrated in a 4 or 5 year span. The author skillfully moves time along, while not neglecting the important moments. I love interesting information and detail; I love it when the characters I like so much are given interesting lives and things to do. I really enjoy the richness that supporting characters can lend to the proceedings. I can't praise this book enough. It just got to me, and was an uplifting and inspirational read.
Awsome story March 5, 2008
This was an awesome story that held me from cover to cover. I wanted more. An in depth story involving the daily life of the Lakota as well as the love story of two people destined to be together. Jordan Redhawk outdid herself again.
Native Romance With a Twist January 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first read this book online, yes, online: http://www.djordanredhawk.net/tiopa/lakota1.htm
I am glad to see it available in print. I was certainly not looking for lesbian fiction; but as I started to read it I was mesmerized. This is not a gratuitous sex book. Readers will experience Native culture and the fascinating world of the two-spirits. It is a shame that our predominant White culture has had such a negative influence on contemporary Natives once having a tradition of two-spirit or berdache society, that being 'gay' and 'native' no longer receives the respect it once did. Read this book. Gay or straight, you will love it. I did.
Five stars are simply not enough May 22, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just love this book and highly recommend it. The way the author develops the relationship and draws the characters page after page is just amazing. It is one of those books which you have to read in one session (set a weekend aside for this) and where you hope to see a sequel, because you don't want the story to end. It is not just another easy to read romance or a good Uber book, but a brilliant and interesting read, which gives insight about a special and interesting culture.
I would love to to be able to give it more than just five stars.
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