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13 Best Shamanism Books

We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 13 best shamanism books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.

Goal: Find the best Shamanism books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best shamanism books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

13 Best Shamanism Books

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1

The Way of the Shaman

by Michael Harner
2

The Cosmic Serpent

DNA and the Origins of Knowledge

by Jeremy Narby

Also recommended by:

Aubrey Marcus, Dan Engle

3

Plants of the Gods

Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers

by Richard Evans Schultes

Also recommended by:

Tim Ferriss

4

The Wheel of Time

The Shamans of Ancient Mexico, Their Thoughts About Life, Death and the Universe

by Carlos Castaneda

Also recommended by:

Aubrey Marcus

5

Chosen by the Spirits

Following Your Shamanic Calling

by Sarangerel
6

Hallucinogens and Shamanism

by Michael J. Harner
7

Of Water and the Spirit

Ritual, Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman

by Malidoma Patrice Some
8

Shamanism

A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Healing

by Michael J. Winkelman
9

Singing to the Plants

A Guide to Mestizo Shamanism in the Upper Amazon

by Stephan V. Beyer
10

Spirit Hacking

Shamanic Keys to Reclaim Your Personal Power, Transform Yourself, and Light Up the World

by Shaman Durek
11

The Invisible Landscape

Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I Ching

by Terence McKenna
12

Urban Shaman

by Serge Kahili King
13

Wisdom of the Shamans

What the Ancient Masters Can Teach Us about Love and Life

by Don Miguel Ruiz

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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