The Children of the Morning Light: Wampanoag Tales as Told by Manitonquat

This book brings hope to adults and children in a way I had never seen before or since

The negative review here is not a review of the book, but of the author, based on false information about him that has been circluated without actual knowledge of the author or his nation. Here is a view by a well known and respected Wampanoag, a teacher of Native Studies at the university of Maine from a letter to the author: Thanks for sharing these stories---i have always enjoyed the manner and style You share these Visions of the Heart. So, Netomp, You have my greatest affection and support. i will offer this as a supportive statement: Manitonqat's unique and wondrous manner of sharing ancient and contemporary stories of the Wampanoag follows in the profoundly valued tradition of the Pauwau. Especially applied to the Indigenous Nations and Peoples of the Northeast, maintaining a People's History is both a fine art and an evocative response to the incoherence, tyranny, and cynicism of modernity. Manitonqat is one of the Wampanoag Nation's leading national treasures. As this is offered in the deepest respect for You as a person and Your wonderfully inspiring style. gk gkisedtanamoogk

This is an outstanding collection of traditional Wampanoag stories by well-known Wampanoag Story-teller Manitonquat. Stories that explore many facets of the "Long-Ago Time" -- when the humans and animals still spoke the same language -- focused around the actions of the twin culture-heroes of the Wampanoag, these stories are a joy for children and contain important insight and information for adults.