The Echo of Ucayali
The Echo of Ucayali The novel The Echo of Ucayali is both an anthropological journey into the world of Amazonian shamans and a mystical adventure non-fiction, based on real events and told in the first person. The author, a linguist and transpersonal psychologist, spends two years in the Ucayali River region. During this time, she films a series of documentary shorts about the magical consciousness of the Shipibo shamans — but soon finds herself drawn into their world: under the influence of black magic and in search of liberation, she uncovers the most unpredictable secrets of the Amazonian healers. This book explores the spirits of the Amazon, the gifts and hidden perils of its sacred plants, the profound meaning of confianza and shamanic contracts, and the delicate line between light and darkness in a realm where energy is the ultimate currency. It is intended for those who embark on distant quests in search of transformation, who seek spiritual growth, and who take an inte...