Food of the Gods

Why, as a species, are humans so fascinated by altered states of consciousness? Can altered states reveal something to us about our origins and our place in nature?

In Food of the Gods, ethnobotanist Terence McKenna's research on man's ancient relationship with chemicals opens a doorway to the divine, and perhaps a solution for saving our troubled world.
McKenna provides a revisionist look at the historical role of drugs in the East and the West, from the ancient spice, sugar and rum trades to marijuana, cocaine, synthetics, and even television - illustrating the human desire for the "Food of the Gods" and the powerful potential to replace abuse of illegal drugs with a shamanic understanding, insistence on community, reverence for nature, and increased self-awareness.

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Sep 4, 2009 Bruno said:
     
“WOW !!! This book has really blown my mind away ! Astonishing! This goes way way way back to the roots of basicly all drugs! From cannabis to heroine! This book really opened my mind on our way of living in today's modern world! It really describes so much ! But everything is well organised so you won't be confused. If you admire the many videos of Terence on youtube and texts all over the web, this will really blow your mind!!! I can't put in words how much this book has changed me and how much more knowledge I have gained by simply reading it! This deserves a whole lot more then 5 stars :D”