Medicinemaker: Mystic Encounters On The Shaman's Path

by Hank Wesselman

In 1985, anthropologist Hank Wesselman began to experience disturbingly vivid altered states that ultimately propelled him on 12 fantastic journeys across time and space. He wrote about these in Spiritwalker. Now Dr. Wesselman continues his extraordinary narrative as he recounts his true adventures where he is given foreshadowings of imminent ecological, political, and spiritual challenges to the future of civilization. Dr. Wesselman learns that his journeys are much like the journeys shamans of all cultures have taken for years. But his journeys take him far into the future, past the collapse of civilization, to a "new" stone age. There he meets a Hawaiian Kahuna mystic named Nainoa who teaches the author about what the world is like after the fall of the modern age. The result is another fascinating adventure, an exciting discovery, and the story of how a hardheaded scientific realist may have stumbled on an important piece in the puzzle of human evolution.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Mysticism

336 pages, Hardcover

First published August 3, 1998

Reviews

[Deborah Lloyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This author is an scientifically-trained anthropologist, who has experienced amazing mystical experiences. Through his journeys, he connected with a future descendant who shows him what our world may be, if we do not start to honor Mother Earth and her natural resources. His journeys also teach us about the nature of time, as experienced in the spirit world. The connection to the Hawaiian culture and spiritual beliefs are also interesting. A great read for anyone exploring other-worldly realms

[Nomy · Rating 2 out of 5]

i'm having a hard time with this one. i actually respect where this dude is coming from - he does what i always wish white people would do, which is relate his own experience rather than taking on other people's sacred stuff. it still rubs me weird. it's about his experiences of spontaneous time travel and communication with a person living 5000 years in the future. maybe i don't believe him? maybe i'm jealous? maybe i'm just annoyed by the way he talks? not sure if i'll finish it... maybe i just need a little break.

[Adam Carbary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing journey from Hank Wesselman! This series is a true eye opener and really gives us a new way to perceive the world and our beliefs. “There are no limits. What is possible for each of us is determined by our beliefs.”

[Gurl Haggard · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful book relating his own experiences through his lens of personal study as an anthropologist, but a bit of a trudging read. I had to take several breaks but did really glean some great perspective and am looking forward to reviewing the key parts that stuck with me. I may try to reread it at a later date and see if it is a bit easier.

[Donya Mcclenahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every bit as good as the first!

[Elizabeth Knappert]

true, read it too

[Patricia Meier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book. Hank's experiences are amazing and an inspiration for what can be achieved.

[Mary Fahnlander · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm hooked on this series. (Spiritwalker is the first, Medicinemaker, the second, and Visionseeker the third). It doesn't get more fascinating than this PhD who has such credibility in his field sharing his spiritual journeys into the future. I can't wait to read the next installment of Nainoa's story as Wesselman toggles between his mainstream life and his trips to the future. To think this is TRUE is an amazing bonus.

[Juliana Haught · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the follow-up to Spiritwalker, that I had to read right away because I was so taken with the author's experiences in the first book. In this book the author has come to a place of acceptance about his experiences, and more purposefully explores spirit travel and communicating with spirits and with Nainoa. As well-written and personable as the first book, this is really a continuation of the first. If you liked the first book, you'll want to read this one, too.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a completely amazing book. It really helped me feel more sane after some similar experiences, though definitely not as intense as the author’s. It completely sucked me in and resonated thoroughly. This is officially one of my highly recommended reads. The knowledge within is irreplaceable.

[Michael Graber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Medicine maker is the second book in a trilogy. Wesselman is a hard-boiled scientist who, through a series of mystical experiences, began his journey into Shamanic practice. The book is a profound call-to-action and guide at the same time. Highly recommended.

[Alicia Dattner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm onto number two in the trilogy....

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first one. Started to feel contrived, and less real. But, once again, I had trouble putting the book down, wanted to see what was going to happen next.