Black Elk: The Life of an American Visionary by Joe JacksonBlack Elk, the Native American holy man, is known primarily from his 1932 testimonial, "Black Elk Speaks." While it has been read by millions, the historical Black Elk has received less attention. In this biography, Jackson recounts a life that converged with momentous events in American history. Born in an era of rising violence, Black Elk was not a warrior, but a healer and holy man, motivated by a powerful prophetic vision. His story is a true American epic, a life of heroism and tragedy, adaptation and endurance.