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Summary: Excellent
Review: A Course in Miracles says, "It would indeed be strange if you were asked to go beyond all the symbols of the world, forgetting them forever, yet were asked to take a teaching function...then step back to darkness, not because you think it real, but only to proclaim its unreality."..This author, Karl Jansen, knows not only the symbols of the world of experience on this subject, but has gone beyond them sufficiently to be a teacher of not the positive but negative aspects of this strong and effective yet by most comparisons benign medicinal drug. In his clear imparting of such a rare tale, taking on this subject in all its dimensions which had previously been mostly distorted and maligned by the media, Dr. Jansen's underlying wit, humor and gentleness shines clearly throughout its well- written and easy to read pages. Although I found all the book interesting, he has devoted one chapter to the means one might employ if letting go of the use of drugs of any kind. Although I had heard most all this information presented before, I found this chapter particularly helpful in terms of general mental and physical health. Though this is a technical subject matter, I found this to be an easy to read yet complete work on what in terms of experience could be considered to be a somewhat obscure and multidimensional subject, a must-read for anyone who is in any way familiar with it.
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Summary: Isolation tanks are us
Review: a work of real substance about a strange substance, indeed. Ever since the pioneering research of John Lilly we have asked ourselves, what in the world gave way to this highly interesting drug.The fact that MAPS is the publisher should tell you that this is no joke. The material is dealt with in a respectful, objective tone but also in a manner that proves a joy to read. A subject of this magnitude needed a book this size that packs a a lot of punch. Remarkable...well worth the read.
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Summary: An unparalleled work on Ketamine
Review: Dr. Jansen is undoubtedly the world's leading authority on Ketamine, its history, applications, benefits, and risks. Ketamine: Dreams and Realities contains over 300 pages of invaluable information on this remarkable substance deemed both an anesthetic and psychedelic. It addresses everything you've wondered about this amazing chemical from physiologic descriptions to existential inference. His objective accounts are thorough and insightful as well as extremely logical and convincing. There are literally hundreds of references that are well worth the cost of the book alone, not to mention all of the valuable information contained within. His style entrances you like a powerful book should, and takes you on an intuitive and multisided journey through the history, use, misuse, and future of the drug. Unique and rare information is included to both support his assertions and entertain the reader. Most notably he relates the effects of Ketamine to the near-death/near-birth experience, the quantum mind, and the metaphorical mental modem. Having coined the term "Quantum Psychiatry" Dr. Jansen explains how the Newtonian model of the universe is being reassessed in light of the evolving understanding of modern and quantum physics. Never before have I read such a comprehensible and clearly written work on this topic. I strongly recommend this book to both the professional and layperson wanting to know specifically about this amazing psychedelic or the nature of our existence. It is extremely well written and thoroughly documented. Having donated 100% of the profits from the sale of this book to ketamine psychotherapy research Dr. Jansen demonstrates his passion for his work and undoubtedly will go down in history amongst such spiritual pioneers such as Aldus Huxley, Stanislav Grof, and Albert Hoffman to name a few.
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Summary: LIGHT-DARKNESS AND A CALL FOR UNITY
Review: I have been lucky to read Ketamine: Dreams and Realities. It opens a Pandora's box of ancient forms of knowledge where science and experience where one. It is a fundamental call to overcome the split, for UNITY. I would like to see Dr.Karl Jansen awarded a prize for this book, as he is one of the few living persons who has written anything original and understandable to almost everyone about psychedelic drugs and the possibility to access other states (levels) of awarness by means of these powerful tools. He is not only using the intelligent language of science but also the one of living human experience.This book is not only about ketamine but it is about Everything...Read it!
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Summary: On a clear day, you can see forever
Review: In this well written book the author shares his thoughts on his experiences with Ketamine and it's re-creation of the "near birth experience". The concept of the NBE is a stretch, but it is provocative. The second half of the book consists of horror stories of Ketamine addiction. I'm not sure if one can have it both ways.
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Summary: A very interesting book on a very interesting subject
Review: This book is for anyone with an interest in psychedelics (for or against), not only ketamine. In addition to a wealth of information concerning K (touching upon both its light side and its dark side) the author presents intelligent views on broader issues such as the demonization of drugs in modern industrial society and whether psychedelic experience is entirely brain-generated or is more like tuning in to information coming from somewhere else. This is a very readable book written by someone at the cutting edge of modern consciousness research and is highly recommended.
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Summary: Like entering the k-holle while reading this book...
Review: When i began reading this book it was like a flow of information to my brain especiali the midle part of the book. I had answers to everything about the -k- but i was not sure about them so this book really turned me on... hey if you don't whant to be addicted to this substance ... SO THEN DON'T READ THIS BOOK ... this aplies to religios people also... use at your risk...
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