Unknown Man

by Yatri

Prophets and scientists predict an apocalyptic end to our millennium and focus on the next ten years as being the most dangerous, yet potentially most transforming epoch that we have ever faced. This work begins with a survey of the original blue-print of our species, revealing that we are richly endowed with virtually unknown talents, that we only manage to use a fraction of that potential genetic inheritance and our normal everyday consciousness is nothing at all like our true natural state. The author considers whether our species as a whole has somehow taken a wrong turning. It is considered that every so often a crisis occurs in evolution and at such a time a changeling appears and steps through. The author, who lived in seculsion for almost a decade in India, returning only recently to the West which he found had accelerated out of all recognition while he was away, poses the question of whether our species has become insane and whether it is time for a new reckoning and for a new, sane being to take our place.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Gigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing and made you think.

[Ando Richer · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I found the beginning chapters to be quite relevant, as the book unfolded it began to stray away from socio-anthropological observations and more into conspiratorial pseudo science. Great illustrations though.

[Ted Myers · Rating 1 out of 5]

After owning this book for several years, I started reading it again for the umpteenth time. This time, reading with commitment, I got about half way through it before putting it back on the shelf. Unless something would happen later in the book - which I doubt - which might make a little sense, there is nothing of lasting, or even momentarily value to recommend it. I don't think I'll touch the book again - until it's time to fill another box of books for Goodwill Industries.

[Noran Miss Pumkin]

bookstore find 8/08. Looks like a strange read!