This moving and deeply informed tale of the Cherokee Nation is told through the life and wisdom of Charlie Soap, the husband of famed Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller. Greg Shaw takes us on the journey of a wise man and an extraordinary people as they face challenges and enjoy triumphs. Filled with leadership lessons, the book celebrates the Cherokee principle of collective work for the common good.”—Walter Isaacson, biographer of Elon Musk, Leonardo da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin
“This is a love story lyrically depicting the author’s lifelong veneration of the struggles and successes of what he calls "a Cherokee version of the Greatest Generation," and his love of two Cherokee heroes, Charlie Soap and Wilma Mankiller. As you get to know Mankiller, who was principal chief of the Cherokee Nation and whose image is emblazoned on the tails side of a quarter, and her extraordinary husband, Charlie, if you don't also fall in love, please consult a doctor.”—Ken Auletta, award-winning best-selling author and media critic for The New Yorker
“Last One Walking is by turns biography, history, and memoir, including two previously unpublished writings by Wilma Mankiller and Charlie Soap. It’s a one-of-a-kind look into the perseverance at the heart of Cherokee communities and the policy it is possible to make when communities mobilize to work together."—Ellen Cushman (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma), author of The Cherokee Syllabary: Writing the People’s Perseverance
“Wilma Mankiller’s story is stronger because of her partnership with her husband, Charlie Soap. Greg Shaw takes us to the source of this important story.”—Mark N. Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock Tribes), author of The Last Great Battle of the Indian Wars: Henry M. Jackson, Forrest J. Gerard, and the Campaign for the Self-Determination of America’s Indian Tribes
“Any opportunity to spend time with Cherokee Nation legend Charlie Soap, even from afar, makes for a good day. So Last One Walking is cause to beat a drum, wave a flag, and ululu in celebration.”—Connie Cronley (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma), author of A Life on Fire: Oklahoma’s Kate Barnard
"As a Cherokee-language speaker and Cherokee citizen, Charlie Soap inspired a community of Cherokees living without water to get water by starting with a shovel to build their own sixteen-mile water system, following the principles of self-help. His leadership brought the community together to make water available to the whole community. Charlie and his co-leader Wilma Mankiller, both great friends of mine, made something happen that many thought could not be done."—Ross Swimmer, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs (1985–1989) and Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation (1975–1985)
You probably know the story of the late Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. You might not recognize the name of her husband, Charlie Soap, yet his role as a Native community organizer is no less significant. Last One Walking charts for the first time the life and work of this influential Cherokee.
Author and former journalist Greg Shaw gives voice to his sources. He draws on his many travels and interviews with Soap and on previously unpublished writings. Shaw offers a rich profile of Soap's singular career-particularly as a champion of water rights.
In managing public infrastructure projects, housing assistance, and water development in the Cherokee Nation, Soap has exemplified ga-du-gi, the Cherokee word for community members working together for the collective good.
Charlie Soap's name in Cherokee, Ohni ai, translates as "the last one walking." In the Cherokee wolf clan, this is the member who trails the rest of the pack to watch for danger and opportunity.
The Native American fight for land has been well chronicled, but the fight for water has not. Last One Walking helps to fill that void with a narrative that is also deeply moving.
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Author and former journalist Greg Shaw gives voice to his sources. He draws on his many travels and interviews with Soap and on previously unpublished writings. Shaw offers a rich profile of Soap's singular career-particularly as a champion of water rights.
In managing public infrastructure projects, housing assistance, and water development in the Cherokee Nation, Soap has exemplified ga-du-gi, the Cherokee word for community members working together for the collective good.
Charlie Soap's name in Cherokee, Ohni ai, translates as "the last one walking." In the Cherokee wolf clan, this is the member who trails the rest of the pack to watch for danger and opportunity.
The Native American fight for land has been well chronicled, but the fight for water has not. Last One Walking helps to fill that void with a narrative that is also deeply moving.
Last One Walking: The Life of Cherokee Community Leader Charlie Soap
You probably know the story of the late Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. You might not recognize the name of her husband, Charlie Soap, yet his role as a Native community organizer is no less significant. Last One Walking charts for the first time the life and work of this influential Cherokee.
Author and former journalist Greg Shaw gives voice to his sources. He draws on his many travels and interviews with Soap and on previously unpublished writings. Shaw offers a rich profile of Soap's singular career-particularly as a champion of water rights.
In managing public infrastructure projects, housing assistance, and water development in the Cherokee Nation, Soap has exemplified ga-du-gi, the Cherokee word for community members working together for the collective good.
Charlie Soap's name in Cherokee, Ohni ai, translates as "the last one walking." In the Cherokee wolf clan, this is the member who trails the rest of the pack to watch for danger and opportunity.
The Native American fight for land has been well chronicled, but the fight for water has not. Last One Walking helps to fill that void with a narrative that is also deeply moving.
Author and former journalist Greg Shaw gives voice to his sources. He draws on his many travels and interviews with Soap and on previously unpublished writings. Shaw offers a rich profile of Soap's singular career-particularly as a champion of water rights.
In managing public infrastructure projects, housing assistance, and water development in the Cherokee Nation, Soap has exemplified ga-du-gi, the Cherokee word for community members working together for the collective good.
Charlie Soap's name in Cherokee, Ohni ai, translates as "the last one walking." In the Cherokee wolf clan, this is the member who trails the rest of the pack to watch for danger and opportunity.
The Native American fight for land has been well chronicled, but the fight for water has not. Last One Walking helps to fill that void with a narrative that is also deeply moving.
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| BN ID: | 2940190917338 |
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| Publisher: | Tantor Audio |
| Publication date: | 11/19/2024 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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