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Tripping : An Anthology of True-Life Psychedelic Adventures
by
Charles Hayes (Goodreads Author) ,
Alex Grey
The psychedelic state has been both demonized and mythologized, but what is it really like to trip? In Tripping, Charles Hayes has gathered fifty narratives about unforgettable psychedelic experiences from an international array of subjects representing all walks of life -- respectable baby boomers, aging hippies, young ravers, and accomplished writers such as John Perry B...more
Paperback, 512 pages
Published
November 1st 2000
by Penguin Compass
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One of the things I've learned from psychedelics is that they have the ability to bring you face to face with death. Eyes open, unavoidable, unabridged death. As in, your own. Which makes the experience real in an undeniable way. Your own mortality dangled right in front of you, then chucked out the window.
Some of the best stories in this tripping anthology deal with death. One story that sticks with me is told by a Vietnam vet who after living through the reality of war--witnessi...more
Some of the best stories in this tripping anthology deal with death. One story that sticks with me is told by a Vietnam vet who after living through the reality of war--witnessi...more
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Yes! A strong review of the psychadelic experience. No answers offered, just the personal accounts of fifty people from all walks of life. All ages- positive, negative, and undefinable experiences. More or less, "This is what happened to me when I took acid..." Also a nice history section. The cover makes this one of my favorite "coffee table books."
this is a good book to just pick up and read. you dont have to really read it from front to back either.. great complition of writings and experiences
After trying shrooms I immediatley researched as much as I could on the magic little morsels. I read and listened to many talks with Terence McKenna and Timothy Leary. Looking for more I came across Tripping. I really really enjoyed this book. Psychedelic experiences has to be my favorite discussion topic. And this book is like having that discussion with hella people! (Even McKenna!) I read this book a couple years ago. I revisit it every now and then. The book is very much like the reports you...more
I've never taken LSD, magic mushrooms, or any of the other similar drugs around which the experiences in this book centre. But for various reasons I was interested in reading this book, which collects positive, negative, and miscellaneous stories of hallucinogenic drug use. Most of the stories are told well in a matter-of-fact style. There are perhaps a few too many accounts of the 'dirty hippy dancing around naked in the mud' type. I would have liked to hear more accounts of people using dr...more
A serious anthology of all that is great, good and bad about psycho-active drugs.
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I'm really enjoying this! I've never tripped before, but lots of my friends have, and overall it's an interesting look at drugs. Very well written.
A book of tripping stories. Read this book before you decide to do psychedelics so you at least know what you are getting into :P. Interesting.
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