Touching Spirit Bear (Spirit Bear, #1), Ben Mikaelsen After his anger erupts into violence, Cole, in order to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the native American Circle Justice, and is sent to a remote Alaskan island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life. “It doesn’t matter what other people think or believe,” Cole said. “ Being angry is giving someone else control of my feelings so they own me. “I danced the dance of anger,” Cole announced during Edwin’s next visit.Įdwin glanced at him. It is about building trust with self, animals and people - and then ensuring not to betray the trust. That’s why you live life-to discover and create your own story.” Your totem is your story, your search, and your past. It helps you to heal.”Ĭarve anything you want. If you discover what lies inside the wood, you’ll discover what’s inside of you. “How can a knife help me heal?” Cole asked. The sooner you get that through your thick skull, the sooner you can get on with your life.”Ĭole opened it to find a large hunting knife in a leather sheath.
“I think the world isn’t always a fair place. “Years ago, I was brought here myself when my spirit got lost. Touching Spirit Bear is the wonderful story of 15-year-old Cole Matthews - his self-healing through the Circle Justice program, encounters with the giant 'Spirit Bear', the valuable lessons on managing his anger and rage, and finally taking personal responsibility. He taught me to be gentle and that I, too, am part of the Circle.” = Touching Spirit Bear is the wonderful story of 15-year-old Cole Matthews - his self-healing through the Circle Justice p “This book is dedicated to Buffy, a seven-hundred-pound black bear who has become my own Spirit Bear. He taught me to be gentle and that I, too, am part of the Circle.” ~ Ben Mikaelsen. “This book is dedicated to Buffy, a seven-hundred-pound black bear who has become my own Spirit Bear.
Touching Spirit Bear is a poignant testimonial to the power of a pain that can destroy, or lead to healing.more Rescuers arrive to save Cole's body, but it is the attack of the Spirit Bear that may save his soul.īen Mikaelsen paints a vivid picture of a juvenile offender, examining the roots of his anger without absolving him of responsibility for his actions, and questioning a society in which angry people make victims of their peers and communities. To survive, he must stop blaming others and take responsibility for his life. His thoughts shift from anger to humility. There, he is mauled by a mysterious white bear of Native American legend. He says he wants to repent, but in his heart, Cole blames his alcoholic mom, his abusive dad, wimpy Peter (everyone but himself) for his situation.Ĭole receives a one-year banishment to a remote Alaskan island. With prison as his only alternative, Cole plays along. Now, Peter may have permanent brain damage and Cole is in the biggest trouble of his life.Ĭole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native American traditions that attempts to provide healing for the criminal offender, the victim, and the community. This time he caught Peter Driscal in the parking lot and smashed his head against the sidewalk. Cole has been stealing and fighting for years. Cole is offered Circle Justice: a system based on Native American traditions that attempts to Within Cole Matthews lies anger, rage and hate. Now, Peter may have permanent brain damage and Cole is in the biggest trouble of his life. Within Cole Matthews lies anger, rage and hate.
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