2 out of 5 stars
This is a somewhat interesting book. What I found most intriguing was the journey into the author’s psyche rather than the information on 2012 itself. There are numerous stories regarding drug induced altered states for spiritual purposes. Out of this comes some interesting observations and also some humorous tidbits. The author’s stories depict a man struggling with responsibility in life and pursing shamanistic methods for self-fulfillment. Throughout the book, it carries a tone of self-indulgent, intellectual babble that gets old but nonetheless, there are some decent highlights. I do not recommend starting with this book but if you have already read some books on 2012, it could be an interesting read. However, I do not find this a serious book on 2012 prophecy.
Pinchbeck,while being extremely intelligent in a mental sense, fancies himself as someone whose existence will somehow be of great service to humanity. A prophet or guide of some sort along with the “fairy princess” woman he mentions. His ayahuasca experiences seem way off track,perhaps due to a poor shaman or misinterpreted/misunderstood messages/experiences. He’s not really coming from a spiritual perspective,although it seems he thinks so.