Black Smoke: A Woman's Journey of Healing, Wild Love, and Transformation in the Amazon

by Margaret De Wys

Book Overview

A diagnosis of cancer leads to healing and transformation in the Amazon jungle - Explains in vivid detail De Wys's experience of being healed from cancer through visionary ayahuasca rituals in Ecuador... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402748833
• ISBN13: 9781402748837
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Black Smoke

I loved this book and couldn't put it down, read it in just two days. It was inspirational!

Not For Sissies

I've just read this amazing book, 'Black Smoke, by Margaret De Wys. Of all the books I've read about westerners' adventures in South America this is by far the most compelling. Her connection with her teacher, a Shaman from Ecuador, her life lessons and her own unfolding as a healer are truly jaw-dropping. Margaret's writing style is lyrical, but what is most affecting is her own heroic journey from illness to almost mythical strength and health though her path. The book is a testament to finding our own courage to heal. Nadiya Nottingham, New York

A Must-Read

I very rarely read memoirs, but something about this book just seemed so appealing. I loved the adventure and the spirit of it. I thought that it was captivating and applaud De Wys for her sincerity. All of us can learn from Margaret De Wys's journey: Traveling the road less taken can help us find faith where we least expect. Highly recommended!