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In this chronicle of the importance of storytelling in the Native American experience, Donald L. Fixico provides insights into the spiritual energy of oral tradition, illustrating that stories are much more than just stories. --R. David Edmunds, author of The Potawatomis: Keepers of the Fire

Donald L. Fixico's stories give us a rich understanding of the power of storytelling in shaping Native community. Fixico's compassion and wry humor bring us together in a difficult time. --Margaret Connell-Szasz, author of Scottish Highlanders and Native Americans: Indigenous Education in the Eighteenth Century Atlantic World

Once again, Donald L. Fixico has produced a provocative work. In 'That's What They Used to Say,' he engages the reader in his examination of Indian oral tradition, interweaving his own autobiography throughout."""" - Blue Clark, author of Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide """"Donald L. Fixico's stories give us a rich understanding of the power of storytelling in shaping Native community. Fixico's compassion and wry humor bring us together in a difficult time."""" - Margaret Connell-Szasz,author of Scottish Highlanders and Native Americans: Indigenous Education in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World """"In this chronicle of the importance of storytelling in the Native American experience, Donald L. Fixico provides insights into the spiritual energy of oral tradition, illustrating that stories are much more than just stories."""" - R. David Edmunds, author of The Potawatomis: Keepers of the Fire

Donald L. Fixico's stories give us a rich understanding of the power of storytelling in shaping Native community. Fixico's compassion and wry humor bring us together in a difficult time. --Margaret Connell-Szasz, author of Scottish Highlanders and Native Americans: Indigenous Education in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World Once again, Donald L. Fixico has produced a provocative work. In 'That's What They Used to Say, ' he engages the reader in his examination of Indian oral tradition, interweaving his own autobiography throughout. --Blue Clark, author of Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide In this chronicle of the importance of storytelling in the Native American experience, Donald L. Fixico provides insights into the spiritual energy of oral tradition, illustrating that stories are much more than just stories. --R. David Edmunds, author of The Potawatomis: Keepers of the Fire Once again Donald L. Fixico has produced a provocative work. In 'That's What They Used to Say, ' he engages the reader in his examination of Indian oral tradition, interweaving his own autobiography throughout. --Blue Clark, author of Indian Tribes of Oklahoma: A Guide

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Donald L. Fixico (Shawnee, Sac and Fox, Mvskoke Creek, and Seminole) is Distinguished Foundation Professor of History and Distinguished Scholar of Sustainability in the Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University. He is the author or editor of 13 books, including Call for Change: The Medicine Way of American Indian History, Ethos, and Reality.

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