Alchemical Ayahuasca: Book Reviews
What Readers Are Saying
Kimber – Spiritual Coach (Sacramento, CA)
Spend one week reading and spare years of searching for answers. Alan Waugh’s journey in Alchemical Ayahuasca is truly a fast track to your own healing journey, with accessible wisdom you can immediately apply to your own situation. Best of all, he engages you with stories that will alternately make you laugh and cry, because he’s so authentic.
There are so many that try to fool you that you can find yourself in a weekend or in just one book. Alan describes it as spiritual chicanery. This book is the exact opposite, sharing wisdom yet always bringing you back to you and your truth, and your faith in your own wisdom. This is a book to reread over time for additional insights. Run, don’t walk! You won’t regret time spent with this book!
Ishmael (USA)
Alan Waugh has written a wonderful book. Alchemical Ayahuasca held my attention very well. It bogged down nowhere. No fluff. No fill. It has a solid beginning, middle, and end. I love the cover too! It matches the theme of the book. It is a book I will keep. It is also a book I will give away. I’ll have to get a stack.
My favorite part of this book is at Part-2. His description of Ayahuasca. Her ineffable nature. IT IS BY FAR THE BEST description of Ayahuasca I have yet seen, and I am well read regarding Ayahuasca. Alchemical Ayahuasca will join other Ayahuasca books on my shelf: Gorman, Amaringo/Luna, Shoemaker, VanGennip, Narby, Shanon, Hancock, Mate’, McKenna, Kilham, Scott Teitsworth, Weiskopf, et al. So, I saw right away that this description of Ayahuasca was something new. Most don’t try, except for telling us it is made from two plants. Alan Waugh goes further.
A Hero’s Journey; a Milarepa moment (epiphany). A damn good story, and a practical guide with a few simple exercises/habits that readers can develop to “change their mind” and cultivate a better outlook on life, free of anxiety and depression. The Power of Positive Thinking 2.0. The Shaman weighs in. So he tells us about his journey. He tells us about Ayahuasca. He tells us how he, and others, have beat depression. Ample testimonials are included. Good reading.
Alan is looking for something. His story takes us from England to India where he lived frugally for 18 months, and then to California, Peru, and Ecuador. We hear about Alan’s trials and triumphs. His encounters. His teachers. We also hear about his rewarding work as a End of Life Doula at a San Francisco Hospice during the early AIDS epidemic.
Near the end of the book, Alan invites us to his Ecuadorian retreat center for ceremonies and/or training in Reiki and the Shamanic Healing Arts. He also offers Shamanic Healing Sessions which include Shamanic Energy Extractions via Zoom.
Other interests mentioned in this book: Jung, Reiki, Buddhism, Sorcery, and some very sound, plain-language, safety advice. Important advice. Contemporary.
A generous list of recommended reading is in the appendix.
A fast read. Well written. Recommended.
Thank you Alan Waugh.
An invitation to embark on a life-changing adventure.
Yesenia Garcia (Los Angeles, CA)
“Alchemical Ayahuasca” by Alan Francis Waugh is a deeply transformative and enlightening journey that beckons all seekers of inner peace and self-discovery to embark on a profound adventure. In a world often filled with chaos and stress, Allan guides us on a path that intertwines the ancient wisdom of Ayahuasca plant medicine with the modern pursuit of inner harmony. The book beautifully weaves together personal experiences, spiritual insights, and practical wisdom, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the potential of Ayahuasca as a catalyst for self-healing and introspection. Here are a few reasons why “Alchemical Ayahuasca” is a must-read:
- Authenticity and Personal Journey
- Spiritual Wisdom
- Practical Guidance
- Beautifully Written
- Promotes Inner Peace
“Alchemical Ayahuasca”, is a book that encourages us to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of life and embark on a transformative journey within. It’s a beautifully crafted guide to finding inner peace using the ancient wisdom of Ayahuasca, and it will undoubtedly resonate with anyone seeking spiritual growth, self-awareness, and a deeper connection with themselves and the world. This book is an invitation to embark on a life-changing adventure, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to all those who are ready to explore the profound depths of their own souls.
