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Higher Wisdom
Higher Wisdom
eminent elders explore the continuing impact of psychedelics
Published by Euphoric Gold member
03-04-2008
Number of pages:
267
Higher Wisdom

Edited by: Roger Walsh and Charles S. Grob

Higher Wisdom is a great books featuring interviews with some of the most important people of the psychedelic movement. I highly recommend this book for people who are interested in the history of LSD, as well as the roles of psychedelics in psychology, therapy and religion. The book is hardly technical and has little chemistry or pharmacology, making it ideal for those who are not scientifically inclined. The scope of the knowledge of the interviewees is vast. Cumulatively they have witnessed thousands of trips and experienced many of their own. They share some fascinating stories. There seems to be some mutual disdain of Timothy Leary amongst most of the contributors. As well, there is a lot of spiritualism in their views. I will include a list of the names of the interviewees:

Ram Dass
Betty Eisner
James Fadiman
Gary Fisher
Peter T. Furst
Stanislav Grof
Michael Harner
Albert Hofmann
Laura Archera Huxley
Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Alexander T. Shulgin
Ann Shulgin
Huston Smith
Myron Stolaroff

These people are asked questions about their experiences with psychedelics, focusing mainly on practical/legitimate applications. If you are curious to know what any of them have to say or are interested in the potential of psychedelics in general, this book will not disappoint.

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This is an excellent compilation. I'd say that it's an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to begin pursuing serious literature about psychedelics, as well as for seasoned readers gathering new pearls of wisdom from some of their favorite authors.

I think it's about time for me to break this out and read it again.
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I've had this book for a while, and I'm about halfway through it. Yes, it is excellent - great recommendation. I may post some reviews on some of my favorite individual chapters after I'm done reading it.
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