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A review by lookhome
The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda
4.0
"A man of knowledge is one who has followed truthfully the hardships of learning... A man who has, without rushing or without faltering, gone as far as he can in unravelling the secrets of power and knowledge"
I'll admit I didn't finish Castaneda's Structural analysis. While interesting it seemed to take away from the overall quality of awe and wonder that permeates the entirety of the novel.
Strongly recommended for anyone interested in altered states of seeing and/or being.
I read the Prophet a little while before reading this and I have to admit I found it hard not to draw comparisons. Be it in the "teachings" or the mentor/student mentality of both texts, the novels could easily be used in a comparative essay.
That being said, I found this better in every way. The writing, the lessons, the overall less preachy tone of novel, Castaneda's Don Juan expresses clearly and in great detail the entire but still incomplete process of becoming a Man of Knowledge.
If anything, remember The 4 Natural Enemies, Fear. Clarity. Power. Old Age and you'll do fine.
I'll admit I didn't finish Castaneda's Structural analysis. While interesting it seemed to take away from the overall quality of awe and wonder that permeates the entirety of the novel.
Strongly recommended for anyone interested in altered states of seeing and/or being.
I read the Prophet a little while before reading this and I have to admit I found it hard not to draw comparisons. Be it in the "teachings" or the mentor/student mentality of both texts, the novels could easily be used in a comparative essay.
That being said, I found this better in every way. The writing, the lessons, the overall less preachy tone of novel, Castaneda's Don Juan expresses clearly and in great detail the entire but still incomplete process of becoming a Man of Knowledge.
If anything, remember The 4 Natural Enemies, Fear. Clarity. Power. Old Age and you'll do fine.