The Big Dream: My Terrifyingly Beautiful Shamanic Initiation into the Arts

By Dayle McLeod

The beautiful and difficult re-telling of what it was like to be called to shamanism in the modern-day Western world.

Reader Reviews:

"Compelling and gripping tale of spiritual awakening that is hard to put down. In some ways it reminds me of McKenna's True Hallucinations, as both contain stories of journeys through overwhelming experiences that leave one questioning what reality is and searching for sanity. Well written, and from the heart." - Michael L.

"What I loved most about this book was the clarity used to express some more complicated spiritual journeying. I feel inspired to research Jungian philosophy and other topics touched upon here through her direct experience of them (she has resources at the end, which is awesome). I also appreciate the books humanity, and the author's sweetness in sharing her journey. I feel like, by sticking to her truth, she avoids making us feel like she is, in any way, trying to do anything other then share her experience. I feel like I am there experiencing these terrifying things along side her, and the book influenced some interesting lucid dreaming. I feel she is super relatable too, which may be why I couldn't put the book down. In the end, it's very hopeful to me. She went 'insane' but came through to the light, with so many lessons and so much beauty. Thank you." - Noreen Lynn

"This is one of those rare books that you come across every dozen or so novels, which leaves you wishing that it was twice as long. This is a job well done. A journey. A lesson. A connection to a woman who has endured much and found the strength to bring us into a few of the chapters of her life." - Anon. Reader

"This book is everything it promises to be. The chapters are short, easy to read, and FILLED with knowledge and wisdom. It's amazing that the author had this experience and is so open and generous to share it with us. There was so much vulnerability and honesty that I was able to resonate, even though I've never had a psychedelic trip. I truly believe that I learned some secrets of the universe with this book " - Catherine Valle

"An interesting Ayahuasca experience, wrapped up in beautiful life lessons... If you're interested in ayahuasca or mystical states, definitely give this a read." - Tayneerah

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B086G2QPCC
• ISBN13: 9798631586468
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"