World-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda's Selection of his wrtings on the shamans of ancient Mexico.Originally drawn to Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus for his knowledge of mind-altering plants; bestselling author Carlos Castaneda soon immersed himself in the sorcerer’s magical world entirely. Ten years after his first encounter with the shaman; Castaneda examines his field notes and comes to understand what don Juan knew all along—that these plants are merely a means to understanding the alternative realities that one cannot fully embrace on one’s own. In Journey to Ixtlan; Carlos Castaneda introduces readers to this new approach for the first time and explores; as he comes to experience it himself; his own final voyage into the teachings of don Juan; sharing with us what it is like to truly “stop the world†and perceive reality on his own terms.
#151626 in Books Scribner 2009-04-14 2009-04-14Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.50 x 6.12l; 2.10 #File Name: 074324303X896 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thought-provoking and worthwhile (if not an easy read)By KCrimsonThe Pros:1. A very thoroughly researched; insightful; penetrating book about one of the most interesting periods in American history;2. While it isn't completely about Nixon; it describes the man and his history in some detail and Nixon is a very interesting man;3. Perlstein does an excellent job describing the 'fracturing of America' in a way that doesn't really take a side but provides perspective on both sides.The Con:1. I found Perlstein's writing; on occasion; unduly dense and difficult to sift through. He often selects sentence structure that seems unnecessarily complex. Even though I have an extensive vocabulary; I had to use the Kindle dictionary more than a few times. He even used some words that stumped the Kindle dictionary. When I'm trying to make my way through an 800 page book; I really don't want to go back and re-read a sentence three or four times or hunt around for a dictionary to look up an especially esoteric word. (In the context of this review; I even feel a little sheepish using the word 'esoteric.') If I were a friend of Perlstein's; I would suggest he spend a summer reading Steinbeck.Moreover; the book is very thought-provoking and worth the considerable effort.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating and full-featured retelling of the Nixon ascendancyBy Stephen MatlockFascinating retelling of the story of the rise of Nixon and the Republican Party from its 1950s history as well as the ashes of the 1964 utter debacle of Barry Goldwater.This is the era I lived through; and while there were attempts to bring this information forward at the time; it got hidden by the overwhelming propaganda from the Nixon machine.We've turned politics into a scorched earth battle; and Nixon is largely responsible for this and exemplifies this.So many men were killed in Vietnam over a senseless war that Nixon extended. So many men and women in America were killed or robbed of their birthright inheritance as Americans by the policies Nixon enacted and enforced.He trained us to turn on the weakest among us because they couldn't fight back.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Good read.By Eugene C. CochranI have never been a fan of Richard Nixon. Never voted for him. This book reminds me why I didn't like him. This is a rehash of the later days of the Johnson Administration through the first term of Nixon. He was a tragic figure who built upon the dark side of America. An excellent read. I am now reading its sequel about the relationship between Nixon and Reagon.
