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Summary: A remarkable non-fiction account, by an exemplary man
Review: Hawilson's comments (below) reflect a very limited mind. I know Toby Schneebaum, and have no doubt in my mind that this book is, indeed, non-fiction. Schneebaum is in every way a remarkable man. The reader should celebrate the world depicted in this book, not feel threatened by it, thereby dismissing it, as hawilson has done.
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Summary: Well-written fantasy
Review: I don't doubt that Schneebaum was there, but the cannibalized man was still alive when others visited the area. The Noble Savage sexuality is also likely mostly the fantasy he brought with him (see his own later book, Wild Man).For a New Age Return to Ancient Wisdom fantasy, Scheebaum's considerably fictionalized story is at least tightly structured and well written.
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Summary: doesn't work for me as fantasy, either
Review: i had to buy this for a course in mesoamerican religion. there wasn't any in it, nor any anthropology either. just a lot of lame existentialist homosexual fantasy. probably when it was published in 1969 (and when it was written even earlier) it was a lot more interesting and thought-provoking to point out that the christian religion practiced by the priest at the mission did not make anyone any happier (or any better people) than whatever cultural norms being practiced by the more "primitive" peoples; that's old news for most of us today. there is no mention of any other spiritual beliefs than christianity, therefore no objective comparison can be made. i haven't seen the documentary yet, but proving that he really went somewhere, met someone, and visited a tribe doesn't come close to proving all the incidents described in the book.
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Summary: Yes, it is all true
Review: If the life of this man seems incredible, it is because the man himself is incredible. I have just seen the world premire of a documentary entitled "Keep The River On Your Right" in which Tobias returns with the filmmakers and relives his journey through Peru.He is 78 years old and not only did they find some of the tribes-people that he lived with while there, those same people remembered him, after 48 years. There need be no more proof of the validity of his book than that. Even beyond the text of this book, Tobias's life offers a larger lesson, and that is one of acceptance and understanding of every human being and culture. I hope that people will continue to read this book and that this message will be taken into the hearts of the readers as a new way to live life.
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Summary: reality as mystery
Review: In the past year anthropologists have prove beyond a doubt that cannibalism existed in the Americas. If you have seen the new documentary Keep the River on Your Right, which uses Schneebaum's lovely memoir as a starting point you realize that Schneebaum was before his time. Cynics have said he made it up, while it's hard to argue with living witnesses. The book itself is vividly written and engaging.
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Summary: Outstanding memoir now excellent documentary
Review: Managed to see advance press screener of the new documentary based on Tobias Schneebaum's life called Keep the River On Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale - the film was so mesmerizing and Mr. Schneebaum so articulate and intriguing I immediately ordered the original memoir by Schneebaum and read it in one sitting. An important "lost" book from the Sixties thank god restored to it's original importance.
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Summary: Keep an open mind..... and the river on your right.
Review: Schneebaum is an unusual man. When you first hear of him you might think maybe too unusual. Thats where you need to look at the man and his journey from a larger perspective. The book has much to tell us about about respect for other cultures and about how to relate to people who don't see the world in the same way we do. If you keep an open mind, you will enjoy getting inside the mind of a very caring and empathetic man.
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Summary: Keep an open mind..... and the river on your right.
Review: Schneebaum is an unusual man. When you first hear of him you might think maybe too unusual. Thats where you need to look at the man and his journey from a larger perspective. The book has much to tell us about about respect for other cultures and about how to relate to people who don't see the world in the same way we do. If you keep an open mind, you will enjoy getting inside the mind of a very caring and empathetic man.
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Summary: Fascinating Spiritual Journey
Review: The viewing of the documentary film prompted me to buy this book. I found it to be a fascinating journey that was both culturally and spiritually incredible. The book challenges the reader and our civilization as to the core of our happiness, connection and vitality. Tobias provides us with a heart felt experience of living with a primative culture and expands our spiritual awareness.
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Summary: Well-written fantasy
Review: This was a different book than I expected. More internal musing than anthropological observation. It was an easy read, with one particularly violent and disturbing scene. Otherwise, the authors ramblings were less disturbing, but also less interesting. I bought the book after hearing an interview with the author on NPR, and he sounded like a fascinating person in a bit of a gruesome way. The book was okay, but nothing I would read again. I would, however, be interested in seeing his artwork before and after his soujourn.
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