About the author
John Perkins (born January 28, 1945) is an American author. His best known book is Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (2004), in which Perkins describes playing a role in a process of economic colonization of Third World countries on behalf of what he portrays as a cabal of corporations, banks, international financial institutions, and the United States government. The book's claims were contested by some involved parties. The book spent more than 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Perkins has also written about mystical aspects of indigenous cultures, including shamanism.
📖 Where to start with John Perkins
💬 What our editors say about John Perkins's books
“Perkins offers a compelling, experience-based manual for psychonavigation that stands out for its cultural authenticity and practical utility. The text is engaging and deeply personal, making complex shamanic concepts accessible…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Psychonavigation: Techniques for Travel Beyond Time (Original)
“This guide provides a structured approach to transmutation, appealing to serious practitioners of energy work. However, it may not suit readers seeking purely academic anthropology or those uncomfortable with esoteric concepts…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Transmutación: Técnicas Chamánicas Para La Transformación Global Y Personal (Original) Perkins, John
“Perkins offers a compelling narrative that transitions from corporate espionage to shamanic practice, appealing to those interested in the mechanics of energetic influence. However, readers expecting rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Shapeshifting: Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation (Original)
📋 Editions by John Perkins in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychonavigation: Techniques for Travel Beyond Time (Original) | 1999 | Destiny Books | 144 | 9780892818006 |
| Transmutación: Técnicas Chamánicas Para La Transformación Global | 2000 | Inner Traditions Internati | 184 | 9780892815920 |
| Shapeshifting: Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation | — | Destiny Books | 184 | 9780892816637 |
| Spirit of the Shuar: Wisdom from the Last Unconquered People of | — | Destiny Books | 208 | 9780892818655 |
| The Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Jo | 2015 | Destiny Books | 256 | 9781620553725 |
| El Mundo Es Como Uno Lo Sueña: Enseñanzas Chamánicas del Amazona | — | Inner Traditions Internati | 160 | 9780892814657 |
| The World Is as You Dream It: Teachings from the Amazon and Ande | — | Destiny Books | 160 | 9780892814596 |
| Seeing the Dead, Talking with Spirits: Shamanic Healing Through | 2005 | Destiny Books | 224 | 9781594770838 |
