“The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.” (Unknown). Trying to truly connect with people who are part of a culture totally different from yours is a very difficult thing to do, whether they belong to a different religion, ethnicity or race, connecting with people who are not part of that culture However, if you can accomplish this. feat, it can be an extremely rewarding experience. In Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn, Kent finally succeeds in bridging the cultural gap between Native Americans and whites. It was certainly not an easy task, but Kent is capable of it. achieve this by listening to what Brother Dan has to say, seeing things from a Native American perspective, and participating in Native American traditions and culture Say No to Plagiarism Kent first began to bridge the cultural gap. talking with Elder Dan and really understanding what he had to say. amount of information about Native American culture. Brother Dan wants Kent to help him write his thoughts and experiences in a book. For the book to be written, Dan must make Kent understand the reasoning behind his philosophies and ideas. Elder Dan often gives speeches and talks with Kent about many different topics, including the past and present difficulties facing Native Americans and his hopes for the future. “I’m just trying to tell you how it went for us.” (Nerburn, 42). Elder Dan informs Kent about a variety of topics, such as Native American history, ideals, and traditions, but especially about his hopes. “I pass on to you my vision, even if I cannot pass on my knowledge to you. » (317). By talking and listening to Brother Dan, Kent gains an insight into the authentic life of Native Americans, which helps him learn more about Native American culture by introducing him to different Native Americans and talking to him about Native American beliefs, as well as with the elders. Dan's personal opinions. Spending time with Elder Dan is an introduction to Kent learning what is essential to understanding the reality of Native American culture beyond its preconceived notions. The next way for Kent to understand and connect to Native American culture is to learn to see things from a Native American perspective. perspective. At first, Kent is unsure how he can even begin writing the book, as he believes he will never be able to finish the book the way Dan wants it written. Kent is able to overcome his uncertainty by suddenly realizing that the problems he currently faces are nothing compared to all the hardships Native Americans endured and overcame. Once Kent begins to see the world from a Native American perspective, he begins to see the need to tell the story: "...neither shall I ever again be able to look upon the lives and works of my brothers and Indian sisters as object lessons for my education and edification. »(3). Kent is able to understand Indian culture better once he has a better perspective on their views. “Your eyes are different from Nerburn. You look further.”(64). Once Kent gains insight into the perspectives of Native Americans, he is able to better see their perspective on life and the world, and thus better connect with their culture. The final way Kent bridges the cultural gap is by participating in Native American activities. traditions and culture. Many of the Native Americans Kent meets are skeptical of him, because they believe he is a white man who only observes Native American culture for his own benefit. Kent partly manages to overcome this distrust by genuinely participating» (41)..