Since the beginning of time, from all corners of the earth, cultures have been producing shamans--men and women who are visionaries and healers. Their aim is to remind people of the sacredness of human life, and to reinforce appreciation of the earth and its gifts.
This intriguing, original narrative recounts the spiritual journeys of four shamans, from their first calling through initiation and training into their roles as leaders and healers. From the arctic snows of Canada, the central Australian desert, the mountains of Japan, and the forests of South America, these four shamans embark on a quest to the mythic center of the world, where they will bear witness to the healing of the earth.
In addition to Nevill Drury's visionary fiction, shamanic practitioner Tom Cowan adds an accessible, basic introduction to Shamanism that explains the concepts, terms, and core features of the tradition, as beautifully depicted in Drury's narrative. This book is the ideal place to begin your exploration of this ancient spiritual healing practice.
