Magicians of The Gods is an important book not only for you and I, but humanity as a whole-- For our consciousness, our sense of history, and perhaps even our survival.
We have all heard about the placebo effect. Most of Western medicine and science considers it an interesting phenomenon, but largely a nuisance.
I’ve been hesitant to write the book review for this book. I am worried that no matter what I write, I might not convey the importance of this work to the future of humanity.
You ready for truth to mollywop you in the face? Because this book is gonna shake up your mental construct.
Anthropologists give Carlos Castaneda a lot of shit because he never produced or revealed the true nature of his sources. They think he made it up. And they act like that is an attack! If he made all this up, this dude is a philosophical GENIUS.
This book was not at all what I expected it to be. The title sounded a little fruity to me, but I'm not afraid to explore those rose scented waters if I feel there might be some knowledge to glean...
I read this book on the recommendation of Joe Rogan and it has been one of the most influential books in my life.
Holy shit I can’t believe I haven’t posted this book review until now. Throughout my life, I have been doing exactly what the title of the book says.
You are in any position where the mechanism of power has influence on your life. If you desire to advance your career, further your standing in a personal relationship, climb the corporate ladder, be an effective leader, or survive and defeat an antagonist, this book is a MUST READ.
You will never forget your first time--This is true of many things. Love, heartbreak, sex, fist-fights… And the first time you read or see Cyrano De Bergerac performed.
I saw this book recommendation from my friend “twitch” on my skype 5 minutes before taking off on a 7 hour flight from Houston to Peru. I downloaded to my Paperwhite, and finished it before we touched down in Lima.
