Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution @ richardeward.com

Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution
by Terence Mckenna
from Bantam

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Completely Off the Beam
  I suppose that McKenna must have been a charismatic individual. He seemed to wander with the crowd of Esalen New Age lecturers and hang out with them. I have read many of his books and discussed them with a number of otherwise judicious individuals who seem to have a good opinion of them.
  I, however, do not. I think McKenna missed the target completely. It isn't the first time that some intrepid 'psychonaut' wandered into the wilderness of their own delusions, never to emerge into the clear light of... more info

• Not your grandfather's history
  Spirit
  This book is a clear and cogent discussion around the most amazing substances ever to be found on our planet: many plants contain molecules that interact with human consciousness in marvelous, magical ways that cannot be described, but nevertheless have a lifelong impact on our sense of who we are, how we feel, and what we think. McKenna has for years been a consistent voice in the maelstrom of disinformation and hysteria that has occurred in the aftermath of the collapse of the drug culture of... more info

• Good but "Stoned apes" needs more research
  I enjoyed this book a lot when I read it. His stoned apes theory is a bit much to swallow, however the message is an important one. I do believe the psychedelic experience is of immense value to the individual.
  It is the type of experience that, if nothing else, is of therapeutic value. I do believe there is more research which supports psychedelic therapy. There is a phenomenon called "ego death" which happens when mushrooms are ingested in higher doses. This is a very peculiar and transforming... more info

• Interesting Perspective
  I can't give 5 stars to this book because I know the history of Terence McKenna and his drug use. That said the book does pose interesting answers to age old questions.
  "What was the fruit in the garden of Eden?"
  "Why did our brains grow larger in ratio to our body weight than any animals in a relatively short amount of time?"
  "Why is caffeine an acceptable drug to use daily? Should it be?"
  I think people who read this should know it's an opinion given with historical facts to make his... more info

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