“ If your art cannot support your life, your life must support your art. “
Quotes by Kent Nerburn
Introducing Kent Nerburn
Kent Nerburn is an American author known for his books on Native American culture and spirituality, as well as on personal growth and reflection. Born on July 3, 1946, he has a background in theology and the arts, holding a Ph.D. in both fields. Nerburn's work is deeply influenced by his experiences and interactions with Native American communities, and he often writes about themes of wisdom, spirituality, and the human experience.
Nerburn describes his work as a search for “an authentic American spirituality.” He has been described as having a “poetry of thought”, as someone who reveals the “profound impact of nature and ‘place’ on the human spirit”, and as someone who displays “integrity and honesty in presenting the experience of native elders today.” He has been praised by Harper Collins publishers as “one of the few American writers who can respectfully bridge the gap between Native and non-Native cultures.
Nerburn describes his work as a search for “an authentic American spirituality.” He has been described as having a “poetry of thought”, as someone who reveals the “profound impact of nature and ‘place’ on the human spirit”, and as someone who displays “integrity and honesty in presenting the experience of native elders today.” He has been praised by Harper Collins publishers as “one of the few American writers who can respectfully bridge the gap between Native and non-Native cultures.