The Techno-Pagan Octopus Messiah6 reviews
Ian Winn

I.M.P. Fiction, 2000

A mind-bending, soul-searching, international romp

+ A crystal clear search for magic, mystery and myths...
+ Yeah, I actually finished the book. (Unlike other reviewers)
+ Loved it, loved it, loved it!
  
  











  



  
Catch-22823 reviews
Joseph Heller

Simon & Schuster, 1996

Great great book

+ Fantastic, Humorous and Everlasting
+ Precursor of MASH and more
+ The soldier in white;
  
  











  



  
Mutant Message from Forever : A Novel of Aboriginal Wisdom21 reviews
Marlo Morgan

Harper Paperbacks, 1999

a message for all

+ Mutant Message
+ Who has fear to read the book?

We are all taught to believe and behave a certain way and as we grow older those beleifs are challenged by outside influences. This book gives us a chance to remember and relearn what we know is right. Their wisdom of life is well shared in this book. It is a book all should read
  
  











  



  
Brighter than the Baghdad Sun9 reviews
Shyam Bhatia

Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2000

Connecting the dots.

+ More relevant than ever!
+ Unfinished business in Iraq

I recommend this book as an adjunct to Robert Baer's See No Evil. This book was written in 1999, well before Baer's book. A careful reader will realize that Baer is mentioned but not by name. There is no great political insight contained in this work but for anyone who has been following the ...
  
  











  



  
On Foot Through Africa10 reviews
Ffyona Campbell

Orion, 1995

A unique book!

+ Top 10 Book
+ nice book

This book was filled with an energy which made it impossible to put down. This was not only about a walk but fills the reader with an understanding and appreciation for Africa and its people and an awareness of the harms done by the arrogance with which the West has imposed on African people. ...
  
  











  



  
K-Pax52 reviews
Gene Brewer

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2001

Wanna take a ride?

+ Intelligent novel for intelligent reader.
+ captivating, insightful read

I was first introduced to K-PAX when I saw the movie as few years ago. Right away I was hooked by the movie. The book brings you into a world that is not here or there. Is he (Prot/ Robert Porter) an Alien or just another mentally ill earthling who has a acute knowledge of science? This book was ...
  
  











  



  
Riding with the Lion: In Search of Mystical Christianity (Arkana)8 reviews
Kyriacos C. Markides

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1996

Jnana and Bhaki in the West

+ Very Accurate Depiciton of Eastern Orthodox Spirituality
+ A superb account about ongoing spiritual awakening
+ A superb account of the ongoing spiritual awakening
  
  











  



  
Altered State, Updated Edition: The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House (A Five Star Title)11 reviews
Matthew Collin, John Godfrey

Serpent's Tail, 1998

Excellent "history" book on the rave scene!

+ The E's of TeXas are upon you
+ Sorted for E's and Wizz?
+ Lot's and lot's of information
+ If you've come this far in your search, you gotta have this!
  
  











  



  
Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words14 reviews
Peace Pilgrim

Ocean Tree Books, 1992

Her Life and Work are Compelling Right Now

+ This Book is a Blessing
+ An Inspirational Journey
+ Woman Sage
+ A great source of wisdom
  
  











  



  
Vurt104 reviews
Jeff Noon

St. Martin's Griffin, 1996

Vurtual feathers

Vurt is an odd beast. I found it hard to start with, but soon the world had sucked me in. In futuristic Manchester those looking for hallucinogenic experiences suck on feathers to enter virtual worlds, Vurts. Stash Riders, a bunch of miscellaneous losers, hunt for interesting feathers and try to ...
  
  











  



  
Alien Dawn: An Investigation into the Contact Experience12 reviews
Colin Wilson

Fromm Intl, 2001

Excellent Introduction to UFO and Psychic connection

+ Pretty Good Read.
+ PURE COLIN WILSON -FASCINATING BUT INCOMPLETE
+ A must for Colin Wilson readers.
  
  











  



  
The Archaic Revival: Speculations on Psychedelic Mushrooms, the Amazon, Virtual Reality, UFOs, Evolution, ...21 reviews
Terence Mckenna

HarperOne, 1992

You were......and still are....Ahead by a Century

+ Thank you McKenna!
+ An Interesting Collection of "Far Out" Ideas.
+ A New Trip Down an Old Rabbit Hole
  
  











  



  
Betty Blue9 reviews
Philippe Djian

Weidenfeld & Nicholson, 1988

excellent or is it the best ever?

+ Beautiful account of unconditional love
+ best
+ Betty Blue
  
  











  



  
Discovery Road1 review
Tim Garratt, Andy Brown

Travellerseye Ltd., 2000

Travellers Delight

I read this book slowly over a period of 4 months so I could savour each and every moment. For me it's a book about discovering what freedom and the open road is all about. The 2 travellers find themselves in some interesting situations. I felt as if I was the 3rd cycalist going along on this ...
  
  











  



  
Grist for the Mill6 reviews
Ram Dass, Stephen Levine

Bantam Books, 1984

A very useful book

+ Plenty wheat and little chaff
+ My father never knew me
+ Overall, the best book general book to help one awaken
+ Just Two Guys Making Raspberry Jam
  
  











  



  
LIFE AS A SIAMESE MONK3 reviews
Richard Randall

Not Specified, 1990

the master of dhammakaya

+ a classic
+ Perfect as an introduction to Buddhism

THE MONK,VENARABLE PRAMONGKOLTHEPMUNI,DISCVERED ABOUT DHAMMAKAYA SUBJECT THAT LOSS MORE THAN 2500 YEARS AGO. HE FOUND THE WAY OF ENLIGHTENMENT. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR HUMAN LIFE TO MEDIATE THEMSELEVES. I HAVE LOTS OF OPINION LATER I WILL WRITE YOU AGAIN SORRY I HAVE SOME JOB URGENT I THINK ...
  
  











  



  
Rule of the Bone: A Novel202 reviews
Russell Banks

HarperPerennial, 1996

On my "Top Ten" list!

+ A Coming of Age Story for Generation X (I think)
+ Deserves to be read
+ Ugly World, Beautiful Book
+ THE BONES RULES!
  
  











  



  
Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan76 reviews
Jamie Zeppa

Riverhead Trade, 2000

amazing!!!

+ Memoir of a Canadian teacher's experience in Bhutan
+ Great book to see a different way of life
+ Beautifully-constructed first half leaves us high and dry at the end
+ Not what I thought it would be
  
  











  



  
Touch the Earth: A Self Portrait of Indian Existence5 reviews
T. C. McLuhan

BBS Publishing Corporation, 1992

An uplifting glimpse into the Native American heart & mind.

+ An amazing account of an amazing people
+ My soul sings
+ Big lessons from the Great Spirit
+ Native American philosophy has much to teach us
  
  











  



  
The Ascent of Rum Doodle11 reviews
W.E. Bowman

Random House UK, 2001

Sir Edmund Hillary Meets Monty Python

+ You'll laugh out loud
+ Very silly British humour - one of the funniest books I've ever read
+ This Book Cracks Me Up!
+ Best Climbing Book Ever Written