The Power of Silence: Further Lessons of Don Juan - Softcover

Castaneda, Carlos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 067173248X ISBN 13: 9780671732486

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 1991

Synopsis

Millions of readers worldwide have treasured the visionary brilliance of Carlos Castaneda, who first explore the world of the Yaqui Indian sorcerer in The Teachings of don Juan. Now, at last, don Juan returns in The Power of Silence--wise, infuriating, capable or working miracles and playing practical jokes, but always seeking the wisdom of the warrior.

The Power of Silence is Castaneda's most astonishing book to date -- a brilliant flash of knowledge that illuminates the far reaches of the human mind. Through don Juan's mesmerizing stories, the true meaning of sorcery and magic is finally revealed. Honed in the desert of Sonora, the visions of don Juan give us the vital secrets of belief and self-realization that are transcendental and valid for us all. It is Castaneda's unique genius to show us that all wisdom, strength, and power lie within ourselves -- unleashed with marvelous energy and imaginative force in the teachings of don Juan -- and in the writings of his famous pupil, Carlos Castaneda

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About the Author

Born in 1925 in Peru, anthropologist Carlos Castaneda wrote a total of 15 books, which sold 8 million copies worldwide and were published in 17 different languages. In his writing, Castaneda describes the teaching of Don Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and shaman. His works helped define the 1960's and usher in the New Age movement. Even after his mysterious death in California in1998, his books continue to inspire and influence his many devoted fans.

From the Back Cover

The Power of Silence provides a brilliant flash of knowledge that illuminates the far reaches of the human mind—through don Juan's mesmerizing stories, the true meaning of sorcery and magic is finally revealed.

Now, Castaneda’s ubiquitous teacher don Juan returns—wise, infuriating, capable of working miracles and playing practical jokes, and always seeking the wisdom of the warrior—to once again illuminate the far reaches of the human mind. His captivating stories and his visions—honed in the desert of Sonora, Mexico—share the vital and transcendental secrets of belief and self-realization. With unique genius, Castaneda unleashes the marvelous energy and imaginative force in the teachings of don Juan to show his readers that all wisdom, strength, and power lie within ourselves.

Edition details

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 067173248X
• ISBN 13: 9780671732486
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 265
• Editor: Rosenman Jane