Choosing the best books on any subject is a subjective exercise. however, we are confident that the ten books on psychedelics selected for this blog post are of high quality, novel in their approaches, and excellent choices for anyone interested in books on psychedelics.
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But we’re not here to talk about all that bad news. unless you live under a rock, you are already aware of all that. so we’re flipping the script on the transcendent with our list of the ten best books on psychedelics. These books on psychedelics range from playful romances to an embrace of the mystical, science-backed studies and more, but they’ll all help your mind escape the modern fray. enjoy!
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tom wolfe’s electric kool-aid acid test
Tom Wolfe’s hilarious account of following Ken Kesey and the merry pranksters across the country is the closest thing to experiencing the hippie counterculture of the 1960s. And if you were on the scene back then, relive some of those hazy memories!
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psychedelic mysteries of the feminine: creativity, ecstasy and healing by maria papspyrou, chiara baldini and david luke
The editors of this book have curated a powerful and cohesive case for the psychedelic experience to be one that is inherently about stimulating a deep connection to divine feminine transformation.
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liquid light: the spirituality of ayahuasca and the tradition of santo daime by g. william barnard
As an initiate of the Santo Daime religious tradition of the peoples of the Amazon region of Brazil, Barnard writes from an insider’s and outsider’s perspective on the entheogenic potency and spiritual significance of ayahuasca.
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How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Death, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan
Acclaimed author Michael Pollan set out to write about how psilocybin and acid might be helpful in treating depression, anxiety, and addiction. he accomplished that goal, but he accomplished much more than that by dedicating himself and his own life to what he set out to accomplish. this is one of the most personal books on psychedelics we have ever read.
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owsley and me: my lsd family by rhoney gissen stanley with tom davis
if you like to take your romance with an acid tab aside, this book is for you. in 1965, when lsd was not yet classified as a controlled substance, rhoney gissen stanley was employed in an lsd lab and owsley “bear” stanley was the world’s largest producer and distributor of acid. Sparks fly between the couple amidst the complications of the times.
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good chemistry: the science of connection, from soul to psychedelics by julie holland, m.d.
It could be said that the modern world has given way to a deep sense of alienation and disconnection with others. dr holland posits that psychedelics, along with meditation, an embrace of nature, and efforts to build community may be the remedy for healing ourselves and our societies.
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the psychedelic experience: a manual based on the tibetan book of the dead by timothy leary, richard alpert and ralph metzner
timothy leary, richard alpert (i.e. ram dass), and ralph metzner were pioneers in psychedelic research, but all were as comfortable in the shamanic world as they were in the clinical world. his book uses the Tibetan Book of the Dead as a framework to give insight into the profound nature of psychedelic trips.
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dmt: the spirit molecule: a physician’s groundbreaking research into the biology of near-death and mystical experiences by rick strassman, m.d.
why do dmt trips have so many parallels with near death experiences and alien abduction stories? For the skeptics among us, rest assured that Dr. Strassman’s research standards are impeccable. this is one of the most unique books on psychedelics out there and well worth a read.
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psychedelic medicine: the healing powers of lsd, mdma, psilocybin and ayahuasca by dr. richard louis miller
We understand that clinical research studies are not light reading and that is why we recommend this book. dr Miller summarizes the latest research on psychedelics in an easy-to-digest manner while exploring their history and speculating on their future in a changing political landscape.
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the psychedelic explorer’s guide: safe, therapeutic, and sacred journeys by james fadiman, ph.d.
People explore entheogens for different reasons. some microdose to improve your problem solving skills. others take moderate doses for its medicinal benefits. and then some take larger doses because they want transcendent spiritual experiences. No matter what field you’re in, fadiman provides the information you need to know to get the best results.
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books on psychedelics are covered; what should I read next?
Now that you have a plethora of books on psychedelics, how about adding some light and fun cannabis reading to your cart? any of the books on our list is sure to entertain you!
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