The Wheel of Time - by Carlos Castaneda (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published: Los Angeles, CA: LA Eidolona Press, 1998.

Book Synopsis

Handpicked by world-renowned bestselling author Carlos Castaneda, a groundbreaking collection of quotations from his landmark writings on the shamans of ancient Mexico.

Together, these spiritual insights embody the full wisdom of the enigmatic Yaqui Indian spiritual leader don Juan Matus and reflect his most enduring lessons. With an introduction and original commentary on each book written by the author, this powerful volume illuminates the shaman's mystical life as never before and explores how the ancient shamans could literally direct the wheel of time--a profound yet pragmatic tradition that reverberates even today.

From the Back Cover

WORLD-RENOWNED BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARLOS CASTANEDA'S SELECTION OF HIS WRITINGS ON THE SHAMANS OF ANCIENT MEXICO

Near the end of his life, Carlos Castaneda gathered together and reviewed his seminal works on his training as a shaman initiate, recorded in a literary career that spans over thirty years. The result is this groundbreaking collection of quotations -- the essence of Carlos Castaneda, drawn from his landmark volumes including The Teachings of Don Juan, Journey to Ixtlan, A Separate Reality, and Tales of Power. Enhanced with an introduction and original commentary by the author, this powerful work illuminates the shaman's life as never before. Castaneda's words explore how the ancient shamans could literally touch and direct the wheel of time -- a profound yet pragmatic tradition that can be felt even in our day.

Review Quotes

Praise for the groundbreaking work of bestselling author Carlos Castaneda

"Extraordinary in every sense of the word."-- "The New York Times"

"An unparalleled breakthrough... Remarkable-- "Los Angeles Times"

"Excquisite... Stunning... Fresh, unexpected visions with the logic of dreams."-- "Detroit Free Press"

"Hypnotic reading."-- "Chigago tribune"

"It is impossible to view the world in quite the same way."-- "Chicago Tribune"

"Taken together [Castaneda's books] form a work among the best that the science of anthropology has produced."-- "The New York Times Book Review"

About the Author

Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of fifteen books, which sold eight million copies worldwide and were published in seventeen different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his death in 1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.