In Search of the Ultimate High: Spiritual Experience Through PsychoactiýEs [IMPORT] (Paperback)

~ Nicholas; Saunders, Anja; Pauli, Michelle Saunders (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Random House Uk Ltd; First Edition edition (2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0712670874
• ISBN-13: 978-0712670876
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,531,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TIHKAL, March 4, 2001

By A Customer

This is perhaps one of the more important books out there on the subject of entheogens and they're spiritual importance. there is a new paradigm that is emerging and it is work like this that is helping to bring it about. we can no longer base our understaning of the world off of 17th century science and philosophy, physics and biology has tuaght us so much more , via systems theory and quantum physics we can no longer look at social science, philosophy and psychology in the same light. and it is work like this that is bring about this light. may all beings awaken to they're true nature...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Perspective on Psychoactive Drugs and Spirituality, May 2, 2009

By	Non PC (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This book was recommended by a friend in Amsterdam, who meditates every day and is working on a Master's Degree in Religion. He is a very grounded person.

I believe that this book is a very important work in accurately describing psychoactive substances and how they relate to spirituality and personal growth.

It is interesting how people use LSD, peyote, mescaline, mushrooms, and even cannabis to expand or clarify their mind -- and commune with a higher power -- in many different settings.

The book also gives brief thoughts on why most organized religions dislike these methods -- arguments that may surprise you.

I recommend this book for the casual psychoactive drug user as to gain a better appreciation for what the their drug of choice can do -- other than a casual escape.

If I was to criticize this book, it would be in two ways. One -- why no conclusion chapter? ; and 2) The personal narratives are interesting, but tend to be numerous and wordy -- they could be edited more.