"Echoes of the Earth is a beautifully written book that offers an undeniable connection between centuries-long Indigenous values, and those of Montessori education. A must-read for Montessorians and all educators." -Michele Shane, head of school, The Children's House Montessori, Traverse City, Michigan; former president of Montessori Administrators Association; director on the board of AMI/USA

"I met Gil Nichols fifteen years ago when he was on the board of the National Center for Indigenous American Cultures, an organization that served to honor, preserve, and protect the Native heritage of the region and its Native culture and traditions.... I know Gil to be a very compassionate person and a thoughtful educator who has spent a lifetime seeking to understand Native culture through experience and relationships with Native people and leaders such as Rosebud spiritual leader, Leonard Crow Dog. Gil understands the variety of ways people learn, which equips him to share his expertise and knowledge with others." -Gaylene Crouser, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Executive Director, Kansas City Indian Center

"Nowa - My name is Ramona New Rider of the Pawnee Nation. My clan is Skidi. I have had the honor of knowing Gil Nichols for many years. He is indeed a man of character and honor. Our paths came together at CrowDog's Sundance on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, home to the Sicangu Lakota (Burnt Thigh Nation). Our lives flow and connect through history and ceremonies. Over the years, Gil has supported and embraced Native culture and spirituality. His son Justin was a faithful supporter and head firekeeper for many summers at CrowDog's Paradise and is now a Sundancer on Cheyenne River Reservation. I continue to honor our ceremonial paths together." -Ramona New Rider, Pawnee Nation, Skidi clan

"Echoes of the Earth provides an engaging and unique view into the lives and traditions of Native Americans. As Nichols provides deep insights into Native American cultures and then draws a parallel look into the current majority culture, he provides the perfect conditions for reflection and deep thought. The author's upbringing, both culturally and geographically, was not particularly different than my own and yet his path took him to extensive study of Native American culture and, after a time, to become a member of the Dakota band through Hunkakaga, an adoption ceremony, as he joined the Dion Family on the Dakota Reservation. Whether the topic is governance, agriculture, family structures, or spirituality, an examination of Native American culture provides another perspective worthy of consideration." -Brad Kincheloe, PhD, principal, Park Hill High School, Kansas City, Missouri