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