About this title: This powerful memoir of an American who was adopted by a shaman and allowed to study the secrets of a Tzutujil Mayan village in deepest Guatemala "offers readers a privileged and rare glimpse into (the village's) complex and spiritually rich life" ("Rocky Mountain News"). 15,000.
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Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tarcher
Date Published: 1999-08-30
ISBN-13:9780874779707ISBN:0874779707
Description: New in None as issued jacket. New book with 2 small scuffs on edge of cover and remainder mark. We ship 6 days a week, generally within 24 hours; single CDs and DVDs upgraded to 1st class! read more
Description: Brand New. Paperback. the author told of his 14 years as a shaman in an ancient Mayan village. This stand-alone sequel examines the complexity of the Mayan religious and social universe in the midst of the Guatemalan civil war of the 1970s. Ultimately the thousand-year-old traditional rites of the Maya were outlawed and like many others, he was forced to flee the country. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Tarcher
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874779707ISBN:0874779707
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Description: Very Good. Previously read with moderate shelf wear. No underlining or margin notes present. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: JEREMY TARCHER PUBL
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874779707ISBN:0874779707
Description: New. This powerful memoir of an American who was adopted by a shaman and allowed to study the secrets of a Tzutujil Mayan village in deepest Guatemala "offers readers a privileged and rare glimpse into (the village's) complex and spiritually rich life" ("... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Tarcher, 1st printing. Signed, NY
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780874779707ISBN:0874779707
Description: VG+ ISBN: 0874779707 Trade paperback; 283 pages. Signed by author on title page. Clean, unmarked copy; slight edgewear and reading crease. read more
"Although I skimmed some of the lengthy dream sequences, I thoroughly enjoyed this depiction of a traditional Mayan culture in Guatemala from the eyes of an outsider turned insider."
"I really enjoyed this book, even though it had moments of unbelievability ala Carlos Castaneda. I am very sensitive to cultural appropriation, and my bells tinkled on this one a bit... but a beautiful book, nonetheless."
"Although I'm still reading this one, I find it to be both fascinating and educational. The mode of writing is graceful and poetic, almost enticing the reader to step into the scenes. Martin asks readers, though not in so many words, to forget being investigators or observers but to feel the spirit he avidly describes. The book is humble (imagine his experiences! wow)and provocative. I find the language sensual in an earthy, deep way. It takes time to digest all the beautiful rituals and culture of the Tzutujil, but Martin does it justice with his dreamy language and clear, interesting teachings."
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