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Interspersed with direct journal excerpts, the story is told with a rich mix of narrative, mythic and colloquial images. Given the transitional nature of Villoldo's experience, his is an excellent story to serve as an introduction for the uninitiated to the belief system and cultural traditions of the Quechua masters. -- Talking Leaves

The stuff of anthropological best sellers . . . a flight of serious fancy, confounding our categories of fiction and nonfiction. -- New York Times


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"The stuff of anthropological bestsellers . . . a flight of serious fancy, confounding our categories of fiction and nonfiction."
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"Interspersed with direct journal excerpts, the story is told with a rich mix of narrative, mythic and colloquial images. Given the transitional nature of Villoldo's experience, his is an excellent story to serve as an introduction for the uninitiated to the belief system and cultural traditions of the Quechua masters."
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Talking Leaves

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Destiny Books (December 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0892815140
  • ISBN-13: 978-0892815142
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #192,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #18 in  Books > History > Ancient > Incan

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful insight into a new way of seeing, May 28, 2000
I found this book to be extremely helpful in understanding or beginning to 'see' within the world of the shaman. The world around us is constantly providing us insights, clues, answers to our most profound questions. Yet we have learned, through rigorous training, to not be able to 'see' these very important clues. As a new student of shamanism, studying with Alberto, I heard the words offered in the workshops and I sensed the essence of the teachings through the experiential practices. But it was by reading this book that I began to renew my relationship with the earth; with intuition, with the contant feedback that is provided us from the natural world.

The book is easy to read and provided great insight into the shamanic realm. I highly recommend it.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A Sensitive and Honest Bridge Between Cultures, August 15, 2002
By Mary Finnell (morgantown, wv United States) - See all my reviews
I really do not understand the two, short, negative reviews
submitted for this book. They are either ignorant ot have an
axe to grind. I have been studying and practicing energy
healing for over a decade, and read this book along with Joan
Parisi Wilcox's study of Q'ero shamans. I have read many books!
I just read "Shaman, Healer, Sage" as well, and find that the
work of this author is truly an energy wishing to work towards
greater connection and healing in the world. Rome wasn't built
in a day, and it surely must be difficult to translate 25 years
of personal experience into a format that the rather brainwashed
garden variety westerner can understand and appreciate. I
recommend these books people open to understanding other cultures
and to those wishing to learn more about the world of true healing. They are a lovely addition to my home and office
libraries.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read! Really blows your mind!, May 28, 2000
This is one of the best book I've read. It's so vivid. So mesmerizing. It really takes you on a journey. Reading this book is like actaully experiencing what the character in the book experience. It is one of the book that has a big impact on me and changed the way I see life and Nature. It's just a great book. I've read it two times and plan to read it again soon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, I'd highly recommend.
This is a great book. I found that this book gives a good perspective on Alberto's experiences in the jungles of Peru. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Indiana Jones / Castaneda move aside
One of the best books I've ever read. One can always return to and learn from. I highly recommend this and Villoldo's other books.
Published on September 8, 2007 by paxu55

5.0 out of 5 stars Now one of my favorite books
I absolutely loved reading this story, and haven't read any story as stimulating since The Celestine Prophesy.... Read more
Published on July 5, 2007 by Amanda Koh

5.0 out of 5 stars good book good seler
a great and by-now classic book on the theme of shamanism by an anthopologist and psychologist. I LIKE THIS BOOK BECAUSE HE TRIES IN IT TO DECRIBE HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCES IN... Read more
Published on June 29, 2006 by Chami Gaby Pierre

1.0 out of 5 stars Reality or fiction?
For those seeking more info about Dr. Villoldo's lack of detail and other concerns regarding truthfulness in contemporary shamanism, please see "The Selling of the Shaman and the... Read more
Published on May 3, 2005 by Rabbit

3.0 out of 5 stars reads well
In this book Villoldo, perhaps one of the most well known teachers of Inca shamanism in the West, describes his initial encounters with the shamanic world. Read more
Published on December 18, 2002 by kaioatey

2.0 out of 5 stars Will the real Inca Medicine practitioner stand up!
I took classes by Villoldo's students. After two years of learning a tradition called Inca, I found out I was learning medicine techniques that had no origin in South American... Read more
Published on March 5, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
This book is a must read for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the world, within and without. Particulary for a social scientist. Read more
Published on July 1, 2001 by TGB

4.0 out of 5 stars Magical
On of the best teaching novels I've read. Instructive without being boring. I couldn't wait to see how the story unfolded. Read more
Published on June 4, 2001 by Elizabeth A. Hope

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for anyone searching for inner knowledge.
I found this book very informative and one of those books that I couldn't put down (as opposed to couldn't pick back up!) and read it cover to cover in a matter of a week. Read more
Published on March 24, 1999 by jdavis2008@hotmail.com

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