- Hardcover: 316 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Jan 1983)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0671230875
- ISBN-13: 978-0671230876
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.7 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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The sixth book in the Castaneda series in which he continues to educate the reader in shamanistic mysticism.
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Format:Hardcover
Castaneda faced the problem of many sequel writers: He could not keep up the freshness and impact of his first books, as this relatively late volume shows.
Castaneda the anthropologist has for long been debunked as a fraud. Still, his first books are well written, and have had a profound impact. Once accepted as fiction, it does not matter whether any real encounters with indians were the model for Castaneda's hero Don Juan, the Native American shaman who allegedly accepted the author as a disciple and instructs him, talking like Wittgenstein, Nietzsche and Gurdieff.
Castaneda's first books raise interesting questions on the nature of reality when telling the entertaining story of the narrator being drawn into increasingly unbelievable adventures with the supernatural.
In contrast, this book is rather blandly narrated, and surprises with a surprisingly daft resolution. As we learn, the ultimate reason why the club of Don Juan's students indulge in years of self-denying ascetism to obtain supernatural powers is as follows: After death, the soul flies into the afterlife only to be eaten by a giant eagle spirit; however sorcerers can fly past this creature.
I envy whoever finds that a satisfying answer to the question of the meaning of life.
Castaneda the anthropologist has for long been debunked as a fraud. Still, his first books are well written, and have had a profound impact. Once accepted as fiction, it does not matter whether any real encounters with indians were the model for Castaneda's hero Don Juan, the Native American shaman who allegedly accepted the author as a disciple and instructs him, talking like Wittgenstein, Nietzsche and Gurdieff.
Castaneda's first books raise interesting questions on the nature of reality when telling the entertaining story of the narrator being drawn into increasingly unbelievable adventures with the supernatural.
In contrast, this book is rather blandly narrated, and surprises with a surprisingly daft resolution. As we learn, the ultimate reason why the club of Don Juan's students indulge in years of self-denying ascetism to obtain supernatural powers is as follows: After death, the soul flies into the afterlife only to be eaten by a giant eagle spirit; however sorcerers can fly past this creature.
I envy whoever finds that a satisfying answer to the question of the meaning of life.
Format:Paperback
The book itself is in the condition the seller stated. It was one of the original prints so there is some yellowing to the pages. Besides that, it is in very good condition. Therefore, thumbs up for this particular seller.
Purchaser should note that this particular title is one of a series of books that came out by Castaneda during the period. Therefore, it is not recommendable to read this title as an introduction to Casteneda. There are previos books that allow you to understand how the relationships came about and was built between the characters. A better beginning would be "Journey to Ixlan -lessons from Don Juan."
Purchaser should note that this particular title is one of a series of books that came out by Castaneda during the period. Therefore, it is not recommendable to read this title as an introduction to Casteneda. There are previos books that allow you to understand how the relationships came about and was built between the characters. A better beginning would be "Journey to Ixlan -lessons from Don Juan."
Format:Hardcover
Castaneda's stories continue to amaze me and remind me of the adventure and mystery of life. I have been reading his books in cronological order, and find them a treasure box of knowledge and humour. I find it irrelevant whether they are true or not. They are alive! A recommender, but I would suggest starting with the first one, The Teachings of Don Juan, and take it from there. Enjoy!!!
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Without don Juan as teacher the new nagual, Carlos, enters.
After Pablito, Carlos and Nestor, don Juan and Genero jump into the abyss. Carlos finds himself alone without the guide and instruction from his former Nagual. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2001 by barrahagi@hotmail.com
Without don Juan as teacher the new nagual, Carlos, enters.
After Pablito, Carlos and Nestor, don Juan and Genero jump into the abyss. Carlos finds himself alone without the guide and instruction from his former Nagual. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2001 by barrahagi@hotmail.com
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