The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner

Tenth Anniversary Edition
by Michael Harner
171 Pages

This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now, with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical shamanism--what it is, where it came from, how you can participate.

Michael Harner, PH.D., has practiced shamanism and shamanic healing since 1961. Harner is the founder and director of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies in Mill Valley, California.

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I Found Myself While Reading this Book

By Thaddeus Turner, Mesa, AZ

I�ve long been interested in shamanism and after receiving the title of Shaman with the Universal Life Church, I ordered Michael Harner�s The Way of the Shaman. This book is a well-researched and profound look into the world of shamanism. It�s clear that the author is familiar with shamanism, holding a deep passion for the magical world. One of the best things about this book is that the author does not merely explain what it means to be a shaman, he shows the reader all the avenues in which one can enter the shamanic world. This is not a mere explanation of Shamanism, it�s a deeply profound guide. I think my favorite part of The Way of the Shaman is the section which describes how to recover your power animal. I discovered my power animal was an Irish Setter, the same dog that won Best in Show at last year�s National Dog Show.