the autobiography and teachings of Jim Dandy McPherson, Robert S. 1947- creator author. Dandy, Jim. Burak, Sarah E. text bibliography biography Electronic books. utu 2012 monographic eng 1 online resource (xiv, 292 pages) : illustrations. Jim's life and times in perspective: an overview of navajo and mormon history -- Praying to jesus, standing for monster slayer: traditional navajo syncretism and lds beliefs -- Jim?s early years:?only a stick is left standing? -- Learning of navajo culture: teachings of the hogan and life -- Boarding schools and placement: education in the dandy family -- Of mission, college, and marriage: the ties that bind -- Education as a life?s work: serving the people -- Holy people, the creation, and its end: the navajo world -- Animals, birds, and insects: their place and power -- Offerings, songs, and ceremonies: interacting with the holy people -- The light and dark sides: avoiding and curing evil. Robert S. McPherson, Jim Dandy, and Sarah E. Burak. Includes bibliographical references and index. Dandy, Jim Dandy, Jim Mormons Biography Navajo Indians Biography BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Religious RELIGION Christianity Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) BX8695.D36 289.3092 B (DLC) 2012009783 1607812223 9781607812227 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=503615 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=503615 AZK 160329 20200709055645.0 ocn961604216 eng