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Food Of The Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge: A Radical History of Plants, Drugs and Human Evolution [Paperback]

Terence McKenna (Author)
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Publication Date: 6 May 1999

A journey to some of the Earth's most endangered people in the remote Upper Amazon. . . . a look at the rituals of the Bwiti cults of Gabon and Zaire. . . . . a field watch on the eating habits of 'stoned' apes and chimpanzees - these adventures are all a part of ethnobotanist Terence McKenna's extraordinary quest to discover the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. He wonders why, as a species, we are so fascinated by altered states of consciousness. Can they reveal something about our origins as human beings and our place in nature?

As an odyssey of mind, body and spirit, Food of the Gods is one of the most fascinating and surprising histories of consciousness ever written. And as a daring work of scholarship and exploration, it offers an inspiring vision for individual fulfilment and a humane basis for our interaction which each other and with the natural world.

'Brilliant, provocative, opinionated, poetic and inspiring. . . . . Essential reading for anyone who ever wondered why people take drugs.' Rupert Sheldrake

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Rider; New Ed edition (6 May 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0712670386
  • ISBN-13: 978-0712670388
  • Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.5 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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A classic of drugs literature that asks what altered states of consciousness can tell us about human origins and our place in nature. (19990318)
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An eloquent exploration of the origin of human consciousness 13 Aug 1999
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This book takes the reader from the first faltering footsteps of humanity to the advanced states of consciousness involved with the ingestion of entheogenic plants and fungi in a clear and eloquent fashion. McKenna argues Wasson's theory on Soma in a believable and educated way. Easy to read and a great workout for the mind. Should be in every school, library and bookcase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling stuff 8 Oct 2002
By nick g black
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Terence McKenna .. now sadly dead... was an engaging but oddball apologist for the use of psychotropic drugs, and this book sets out in detail his basic theories.

It is written in breathless style, peppered with fascinating titbits of information about society and its attitudes to drug use. Even sugar comes under the microscope.

As an anarchic but well intentioned intellect, McKenna has few equals. If there is a tragedy about his life, it is that with all his awesome powers of deduction, he failed to gain much of a wider perspective, just about ascribing everything that's human down to the beneficent influence of magic mushrooms.It's a theory. But, as they said of King James 1, this is the work of one of the wisest fools in Christendom.

And, of course, a must-read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic and compelling read by a well skilled author. 24 May 2012
By Morlanius
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This book is an essential read for anyone interested in history, be it from an interest into ancient cultures, ethnobotany, ethnic oragins or simply looking to answer the question "Why are we who we are?".
Terrance McKenna is a fantastic author whos, even most trivial descriptions come accross as prose. His referaces to existing material is very well referanced and the overall book is presented superbly. His world view and perspective is one of someone who has great vision and insight into the workings of the human mind and condition.

The ideas contained in his book reflect on every aspect of who we beleive ourselves to be as a species in every aspect of humanity. The history presented is compelling, convincing and derived out of a unique insight into the world which few seldom attain.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A third eye opener
From opium wars to drug laws, outlandish theories with a great deal to back them up Food Of The Gods takes you on a journey through time and sometimes inner head space to bring you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jackzero
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
everyone should read this book, it contains more truth than any book ive ever read, terence was truly a visionary
Published 2 months ago by Samuel Leadbetter
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating thought-provoking book.
McKenna investigates the influence of naturally occurring psychedelics on the evolution of man in a way that is utterly absorbing and offers interesting, and unconventional,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Philip Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic for a serious meditation on how the human race originates
Interesting theories: some really solid, other more speculative.

A good author: actually a legend in the psychedelic field.

A must read to put it straight. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Cousin Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
A brilliant, detailed, passionate and radical documentation of the beliefs and rituals of ancient shamanic amazonian people. His sheer depth of knowledge comes flooding through.
Published 7 months ago by Reece
5.0 out of 5 stars McKenna achieves his goal in inspiring us to re-asses our relationship...
To those that may be put off by the fact they might not necessarily agree with all of McKenna's theories.. don't be! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking
This was the first of Terence Mckenna's work I had the pleasure of reading. It was very well written and terence comes across as a very articulate author, the book it very... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Glenn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
From DMT to the history of LSD it all here as well as Mckennas well renound stoned ape theory explained
Published 13 months ago by this guy
3.0 out of 5 stars hmm
physically the book is all there but i would hardly stretch the english language so far as to describe the grubby black page edges as being in "very good" condition. Read more
Published 13 months ago by gas
5.0 out of 5 stars Food for the gods
Food for the Gods" is a book that is educational, edifying,and a real eye opener. The Western world would be better off if the facts imparted in this book were common knowledge.
Published 15 months ago by Anne Maclellan
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