shaman, healer, sageFebruary 17, 2001 13 out of 20 found this review helpful
Dr. Alberto Villoldo's Shaman, Healer,Sage is an amazing read; I could not put this book down! His writing is clear as the Peruvian mountain waters he describes and every bit as beautiful as well. Unlike other "shamanistic" books, this practical "how-to" text reads like an exciting novel and the beauty and TRUTH of his own experiences in healing people is powerfully conveyed. As an English teacher, I truly appreciated his poetic and compelling prose. What a writer and what a message - this one is going on my top ten list forever! Maureen Baker, dublin, Ohio
Reality or fiction?February 16, 2001 23 out of 43 found this review helpful
Alberto Villoldo has a Ph.D. from Saybrook Institute in California, in psychology, not medical anthropology. After speaking with academics who have written books about Andean shamanism, as well as people in the US who are practitioners of this, I have come to the conclusion that the lack of detail cited by another customer reviewer is purposeful for reasons that are not of the highest calibre. I have decided not to buy Dr. Villoldo's books, but check them out of libraries. He is a good writer.
Great Book!!February 13, 2001 13 out of 16 found this review helpful
I highly recommend "Shaman, Healer, Sage" by Alberto Villoldo for 3 reasons. First, his experiential approach offers unique insights into Native American metaphysics. Second, his novel approach to the number and structure of chakras provide substantial expanatory power as well as clear linkages to other metaphysical constructs (ie Kaballah/Tree of Life). Third, his exercises are easily understood and applied with virtually immediate impact and benefit.
A great journeyFebruary 2, 2001 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is an inspiration. It is took me on a journey into life, death, spirit and infinity. It is an exquisite combination of the true experiences of Dr Villoldo in his 25 years in the amazon and Andes and it passes those years of experience onto me - the reader! I feel as if my world view has been broadened and it has given me keys that will accelerate my own process of healing; and my access to beauty and spirit.
A great journeyFebruary 2, 2001 7 out of 13 found this review helpful
This book is an inspiration. It is took me on a journey into life, death, spirit and infinity. It is an exquisite combination of the true experiences of Dr Villoldo in his 25 years in the amazon and Andes and it passes those years of experience onto me - the reader! I feel as if my world view has been broadened and it has given me keys that will accelerate my own process of healing; and my access to beauty and spirit.
