Shapeshifting: Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation
Item Description
An exploration of the shamanic practice of shape shifting and the story of how learning these techniques helped the author transform from corporate executive to environmental activist.
Many indigenous cultures have known the art of shapeshifting: the actual transformation of a human being into another living creature. Lakota Sioux warriors would shapeshift into buffalo to become better hunters and to honor the animal, and Andean shamans transform into plants from the jungle to learn healing power. In this book, author John Perkins examines these ancient shamanic practices and reveals the mental techniques that enable an individual to merge with another living creature. Shapeshifting is also the story of the author's transformation from a corporate utility executive to an environmental activist. oints: Examining the shamanic techniques of "becoming the other" from different cultures, the author shows how it is within the capability of anyone to transform themselves on this deep level and achieve a true unity with all things.
Product Details
- Author: John Perkins
- Publication Date: 1997-09-01
- Publisher: Destiny Books
- Product Group: Book
- Manufacturer: Destiny Books
- Binding: Paperback, 184 pages
- Features:
- ISBN13: 9780892816637
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
- Package Dimensions:
- Dimensions: 890L x 580W x 60H
- Weight: 45
- List Price: $14.95
- ISBN: 0892816635
- ASIN: 0892816635
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Customer Reviews
Average Amazon User Rating:
A good introduction to the subject
2010-02-10
Reviewer: Naomi
Shapeshifting is short, simple, and easy to read. The first section was an interesting read.
It's sort of written in the style of Castenada, but I found it more down-to-earth and practical.
Parts of it though, particularly the second section, did feel a bit ungrounded and unsubstantial. Overall, it serves as a good introduction to the subject of shapeshifting. I'd recommend borrowing it if you can.
Shapeshifting into a more Real reality
2010-01-14
Reviewer: E. Baker
Love it! Awesome insight, techniques, and story. If you want to change your life and your past, read it now!
Shapeshifting
2009-12-13
Reviewer: William Albin
Excellent - chapter 7 The Nature of Ecstasy and Dreams Versus Fantasies, alone is worth the price of the book. The stories, the exercises, the highly readable format and the indigenous true power lessons make this a must read.
Highly recommended
2008-10-05
Reviewer: Twylia Westling
My mentor and friend recommended this book to me twice. The second time, I figured there must be something for me to learn. I'm glad I listened to my gut and to her! I read it cover to cover in one sitting. It's an excellent read, very inspiring and I recommend it to anyone who thinks that they don't have the resources (either internal or external) to change their immediate world or the greater world. The lessons that we can learn from indigenous cultures - their people and their healers - are lessons that are so needed in our world today. And what I love is the idea that each and every person on the planet has a calling and a purpose and you don't have to travel to another country to begin the journey.
Great Book!
2008-07-12
Reviewer: I. Ghaday
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in making changes in their lives and their environment. It makes you stop and think on deep levels.
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