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Summary: I am ambivalent about this book.
Review: This book has some wonderful techniques to change the dream of you life. In my opinion; many of the techniqies in other shamanic books are better.However; I have several problems with this book. 1. Mr. Perkins is an environmentalist wacko. (I agree with Mr. Perkins that nature should be protected, and I am all in favor or protecting the environment. However; there needs to be a balance somewhere, and nature should not be given precedence over the needs of human beings.) 2. Mr. Perkins is a proponent of the halucinogenic he called Awahusca. (The real name of this plant is Hayascua sometimes called "the vine of death". In "Reality Is Just an Illusion: The World of Shamans, Ghosts and Spirit Guides" by Chuck Coburn. Mr Coburn relates the experience where he took Hayascua admisistered by a tribal Shaman. In "The Way Of The Shaman" by Michael Harner. Mr. Harner relates the story of having Hayascua administered by a Conibo tribal Shaman.) 3. I am NOT a proponent of the use of any halucinogenic substance because these substances open the doorway; but the would-be Shaman loses any control of the visionary experience. Allow me to quote Frank Foolscrow a wicasa wakan (holy man) of the Teton Sioux; after someone asked him if he used the halucinogenic cactus; peyote "I do not need drugs. Wakan Tanka can take me higher than any drug.". I agree with Foolscrow's statement completely! I feel that to add toxins to your body is an insult to yourself and your Creator that gave you life. (...) Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)
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Summary: Truly magical
Review: This book submerges the reader into a magical realm that focuses on the importancy of nature and ecology on a global scale. It also focuses on the individual and how we can help not only ourselves but the enviroment around us.
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