The VisionAn ancient mystical experience, the Vision Quest was undertaken by Native American Indians as an odyssey of self-knowledge and fulfillment - a spiritual journey into the wilderness and the soul. The peace, insight and sense of well-being they gained on the Vision Quest is a lasting testament to man's relationship with nature. Now, America's most respected outdoorsman reveals the secrets of this dramatic and profoundly moving ritual. Tom Brown, Jr., who has completed many Vision Quests, simply and eloquently shares the beauty and enlightenment of his own spiritual awakening... |
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