- Paperback: 220 pages
- Publisher: Crown Publications; First Edition First Printing Underlining edition (28 May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0609807633
- ISBN-13: 978-0609807637
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,058,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“A marvelous book with rich teachings that particularly touch the heart of death -- and, thus, life itself.”--Thom Hartmann, author of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
Carlos Castaneda comes back from the dead in a true-life spiritual adventure story set in the French Pyrenees, Machu Picchu, the Peruvian Amazon, and the American Southwest.
Four months after his death, the world-renowned writer, anthropologist, and mystic Carlos Castaneda turns up in the French Pyrenees. He meets with writer Martin Goodman. His purpose? To lead Martin beyond the fear of death and the confusions of mortality, and to offer a clearer understanding of the ultimate wisdom -- the wisdom to live the rest of our days in full and conscious harmony with the living earth.
Martin Goodman is a gifted storyteller who has infused I Was Carlos Castaneda with literary verve and humor. When, at their first encounter, an incredulous Goodman confronts Castaneda with reports of his recent death, Castaneda replies wryly, “Details. . . mere details.” And so the story begins.
Carlos Castaneda comes back from the dead in a true-life spiritual adventure story set in the French Pyrenees, Machu Picchu, the Peruvian Amazon, and the American Southwest.
Four months after his death, the world-renowned writer, anthropologist, and mystic Carlos Castaneda turns up in the French Pyrenees. He meets with writer Martin Goodman. His purpose? To lead Martin beyond the fear of death and the confusions of mortality, and to offer a clearer understanding of the ultimate wisdom -- the wisdom to live the rest of our days in full and conscious harmony with the living earth.
Martin Goodman is a gifted storyteller who has infused I Was Carlos Castaneda with literary verve and humor. When, at their first encounter, an incredulous Goodman confronts Castaneda with reports of his recent death, Castaneda replies wryly, “Details. . . mere details.” And so the story begins.
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Lightning jags above the Pyrenean mountains, thunder roars, and death takes on new meaning. Read the first page
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
I don't think that was Carlos Castaneda,
By mysterioustraveller (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Was Carlos Castaneda (Paperback)
I bought this on the recommendation of someone at the London Tensegrity practice group (Carlos Castaneda's Magical Passes) and straight away I was disappointed.The dialogue attributed to Castaneda is not like him. Those of you who have read and re-read him know that he would not have talked like that. The descriptions don't sound right either. Castaneda had no foreign accent when he spoke American English and did not look like the man described by Goodman. There are plenty of descriptions of him by people who knew him like Taisha Abelar and Florinda Donner-Grau for instance. Castaneda was very vivid and precise when he wrote. This hallucination's words are very vague and I think a piece of literary imagination. The author must have known that a title that included Carlos Castaneda's name would sell very well indeed.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not to be bought by any one interested in the real Castaneda,
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This review is from: I Was Carlos Castaneda (Paperback)
In reading any book I apply three tests - is it well written, is it authoritive, and is it honest. I regret having to say that this book fails all three tests.In style and structure the book wanders - while it is readable it does not say anything in a coherent fashion. The thoughts and actions of the author intrude at all points so that the voice of Castaneda is reduced to a minor role. The author states that he read one book written by Castaneda before the alleged encounter with Carlos Castaneda. I have read some eight of the Castaneda titles. Obviously I am interested in the subject. The Castaneda here portrayed is a mockery of the person I have come to know in my reading...
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: I Was Carlos Castaneda (Paperback)
from the outset i will say that so far i have not read any of castaneda's works and perhaps my view of this book will change when i do. however i found this book rewarding because i found the authors honesty compelling especially when dealing with subjects such as submitting to teachings wholeheartedly, and deciding that one has attained knowledge before being tested. i have problems dealing with this and often speak of my beliefs of mysticism then fail to uphold them in practice. after reading mr Goodman's novel i have found more stimulation to maintain awareness and i derive more from my communications with other beings because this book taught me harshly about valuing words over direct experience. i found the reading both painful and joyous and many subtler states too, therefore i believe it is worthwhile to read this title
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