The 99th Monkey: A Spiritual Journalist's Misadventures with Gurus, Messiahs, Sex, Psychedelics, and Other Consciousness-Raising Experi

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Eliezer Sobel's account offers a humorous and insightful exploration of alternative communities and spiritual practices over the last four decades. As a participant in various New Age and human-potential experiments, he shares his adventures across countries like India, Israel, Brazil, and Haiti. The narrative includes experiences with Primal Therapy, the Dalai Lama, cults, and psychedelic experiments, all presented with a perceptive wit that highlights his encounters with visionary figures and the eccentricities of contemporary spirituality.