Share in the journeys of four shamans and
learn the ways of
their ancient spiritual practice.
Throughout the centuries shamans have
provided essential services for their people. The work of the
shaman is a human response to human problems and situations.
From origins now lost in the prehistoric past, Shamanism
continues to satisfy human needs today, or it would have died
out long ago.
—from the Introduction by Tom Cowan
Since the beginning of time, from all
corners of the earth, cultures have been producing
shamans—men and women who are visionaries and healers.
Their aim is to remind people of the sacredness of human life,
and to reinforce appreciation of the earth and its gifts.
This intriguing, original narrative
recounts the spiritual journeys of four shamans, from their
first calling through initiation and training into their roles
as leaders and healers. From the arctic snows of Canada, the
central Australian desert, the mountains of Japan, and the
forests of South America, these four shamans embark on a quest
to the mythic center of the world, where they will bear witness
to the healing of the earth.
In addition to Nevill Drury’s
visionary fiction, shamanic practitioner Tom Cowan adds an
accessible, basic introduction to Shamanism that explains the
concepts, terms, and core features of the tradition, as
beautifully depicted in Drury’s narrative. This book is
the ideal place to begin your exploration of this ancient
spiritual healing practice.
"A unique and empathetic work of
spiritual fiction."
—Michael
Harner, author of The Way of the Shaman
"This beautifully written and
informative book opens the door to the world of the shaman.
Reading it, we learn that our lives cannot but be enriched by
knowing this path."
—Joan
Halifax Roshi, author of Shaman: The Wounded Healer and Shamanic Voices
"Every person has a place within the
wellspring of their being that is sacred and holy. The
Shaman’s Quest ignites a potent awakening of these inner,
ancient, and mystical spaces . . . and life is much the richer
for it."
—Denise
Linn, author of Sacred Space
Nevill Drury is
the author of more than forty books on Shamanism and other
subjects, including Exploring the
Labyrinth: Making Sense of the New Spirituality and The Shaman and
the Magician. A longtime resident
of Sydney, Australia, his work has been published in fifteen
languages.
Tom Cowan is
the author of numerous books, including Shamanism as a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life; Fire
in the Head: Shamanism and the Celtic Spirit; and The Way of the
Saints: Prayers, Practices, and Meditations. He is a shamanic practitioner specializing in Celtic
visionary and healing techniques and is a member of the
Foundation for Shamanic Studies.
