Your personal journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by mills, billy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1993, sparks wrote his breakthrough novel the notebook in his spare time while selling pharmaceuticals in washington, d. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Determined to become a professional writer, sparks spent several months working on the notebook, his first published novel, which hit the new york read more. The book, which was inspired by a native american legend, was published in 1990. Billy mills author of wokini meet your next favorite book. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding billy mills, nicholas sparks on. This book will teach you about yourself, show you what it means to be happy, and lead you on your own personal journey to feel more satisfied in your life. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by billy mills, nicholas sparks wokini. Its a lakota indian tale of a young boy who is in the pursuit of finding happiness and must take a journey to find it. Determined to become a professional writer, sparks spent several months working on the notebook, his first published novel, which hit. Mills qualified for the 1964 summer olympics on the u.
The four ruthie bolton, billy mills, russ solomon and nicholas sparks. This book will teach you about yourself, show you what it means to be happy, and lead you on your own personal journey to joy and satisfaction in life. He was the first noneuropean to win the olympic event and remains. See all books authored by billy mills, including wokini. Now in its eighth printing, the book uses traditional indian legends to teach life lessons about gaining happiness.
Wokini is a book written by billy mills, coauthored by nicholas sparks. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding, which sold approximately 50,000 copies in its first year. In 1997, mills was made a member of the sports humanitarian hall of fame, and in 1999 mills was inducted into the national distance running hall of fame. Photo by charlie leightasu now he was told he could not join a fraternity or be roommates with his white and black friends. This book will teach you about yourself, show you what it means to be happy, and. Agent, i would like to introduce you to my second book and first novel entitled, the notebook. A complete unknown in the trackandfield world, mills outran a field of international. Lakota sioux runner billy mills was responsible for one of the greatest upsets in olympic history. An olympic gold medalist and running strongs national spokesperson, he has dedicated his life to serving american indian communities. Billy mills books list of books by author billy mills. And yet i changed despite myself and believed in iktumis lies. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by mills, billy, sparks, nicholas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wokini by billy mills and nicholas sparks fantastic fiction.
This book will teach you about yourself, show you what it means to be happy, and lead you on your own. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding wokini, translated from lakota, means seeking a new beginning or seeking a new vision. Mills, makata hela taka, william mervin mills born june 30, 1938 in pine ridge indian reservation, south dakota, united states is an american track and field athlete. Meet the newest sacramentans honored on the walk of stars. He is oglala lakota sioux and grew up on the pine ridge indian reservation. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by billy mills, nicholas sparks wokini, translated from lakota, means seeking a new beginning or seeking a new vision. Billy mills, oglala lakota sioux, was raised on the pine ridge. Selfhelp, motivational wokini, translated from lakota. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding religion and spirituality by mills, billy, sparks, nicholas isbn.
I wish someone could talk billy mills into putting out another printing of it. William mervin mills born june 30, 1938, also known as tamakoce tehila, is an oglala lakota former track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 10,000 meter run 6. Sales for this book approximated 50,000 copies in its first year after release. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding. Billy mills generally travels from sacramento, ca, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. I found wokini to be an inspiring and well written book. Written by billy mills and nicholas sparks, this soft cover book offers a story that provides. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by billy mills online at alibris. Wokini, translated from lakota, means seeking a new beginning or seeking a new vision.
Billy mills was the inspiration for the movie running brave. Billy mills is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Summary wokini, translated from lakota, means seeking a new beginning or seeking a new vision. Wokini by billy mills, 9781561706600, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His first published work came in 1990, when he cowrote with billy mills wokini. A lakota journey to happiness and understanding with nicholas sparks, has undergone multiple printings. An inspirational work, it was characterized by al neuharth, a founder read more. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by billy mills with nicholas sparks author of message in a bottle, hay house, 2ed. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by. With robby benson, pat hingle, claudia cron, jeff mccracken. Billy was the inspiration for the movie running brave. Billy mills breaks the tape in the 10,000 m in the 1964 olympics. Track and field team in the 10,000 meter and the marathon. I bought extra copies to give to my family and friends, and i hope they pass thir copies along to their loved ones.
A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding mills, billy, sparks, nicholas on. The favorite in 1964 for the 10,000 m was ron clarke of australia, who held the world record. I want to give them out as gifts to family and friend. Billy mills biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. His 1964 victory is considered one of the greatest olympic upsets because he was a virtual unknown going into the event. Billy mills bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. My first book, wokini, in which i collaborated with billy mills, was published by orion books, a division of random house in 1994. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by mills, billy, s. A lakota sioux raised in one of the poorest communities in america, the pine ridge indian reservation in south dakota, mills was orphaned as a young boy, facing prejudice and cultural discrimination most of his childhood life. A lakota journey to happiness and self understanding.
Millss win was the first gold medal by any american in this. Wokini by billy mills and nicholas sparks book cover, description, publication history. What most people dont know is that although its under billy mills nicholas sparks actually cowrote this book with him. In wokini you will find the keys to peace of mind and selfunderstanding. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by billy mills with nicholas sparks author of message in a bottle, hay house. This book explains how to follow the ways of the lakota amerindians and discover the keys to peace of mind and selfunderstanding. Wokini answers the who, what, where, why, when, and how, of happiness. Mills later set a world six mile record at the 1965 aau championships when he was given the same time as gerry lindgren, and later in the season he set a u. Billy mills, oglala lakota sioux, was raised on the pine ridge indian reservation in south dakota.
In 1997, mills was made a member of the sports humanitarian hall of fame, and in 1999 mills was inducted into. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by billy mills online at alibris uk. Wokini is your personal journey to happiness and selfunderstanding. Billy mills signs a copy of his 1990 book wokini for summer kirk, a senior in justice studies and american indian studies.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Your personal journey to happiness and self understanding 9780962794308. He seemed to know all the truth, he promised to make me happy. The story of billy mills, the american indian that came from obscurity, to win the 10,000 meter long distance foot race in the tokyo olympics. The spiritual journey described in the book carried you from place to place looking for not only answers but questions. In wokini, you will find the key to peace of mind and selfunderstanding. In 1991 billy teamed up with author nicholas sparks and wrote a book entitled, wokini. A lakota journey to happiness and selfunderstanding by billy mills 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Two olympic athletes, a business legend and a bestselling novelist were honored thursday in midtown as sacramento stars.
Wokini is a blend of modern therapeutic principles, positive. From billy mills book, wokini new life in my youth i respected the world and life, i needed not anything but peace of heart. Dec 02, 2017 in 1990, sparks cowrote with billy mills wokini. Ive friends that want it, ive got a order into find 4 more for myselfwith no luck. A complete unknown in the trackandfield world, mills outran a field of international track stars to win the gold medal in the 10,000meter race in the 1964 olympic games in tokyo. For years i have been learning about a variety of culturesreligions disciplines yoga,etc. Determined to become a professional writer, sparks spent several months working on the notebook, his first published novel, which hit the new york.
Billy if you read this, please do another printing of your book. The only american to ever win olympic gold in the 10,000 meters. Billy mills speakers bureau and booking agent info. The book, which was inspired by a native american legend, was. Imaginary gardens by billy mills english paperback book free shipping. After graduating from kansas, mills served as a lieutenant in the marines, representing the corps in 1964. Book billy mills for speaking, events and appearances.