We are deeply grateful to:
our family and friends, whose wonderful support
and encouragement made this book possible;our fellow students of the shamanic way for their
experiences and insights into modern-day sha-
manism;
our power animals and guardians, whose advice
and information gave this book direction;
Inetz Walker for her editing, typing, and all-
around help in completing this manuscript on
time;
Philip Lief for his support and effective efforts in
getting this book into print;
Louise Quayle and Kevin Osborn of The Philip
Lief Group, Inc., for their fine editorial assis-
tance.