12 Books recommended by Hamilton Morris

The Serpent and the Rainbow
A Harvard Scientist's Astonishing Journey into the Secret Societies of Haitian Voodoo, Zombis, and Magic
Author :Wade Davis

"[Proposes] this pretty outrageous idea that [...] there really was zombification [in Haiti]." - Hamilton Morris [Source]


Magic Mushrooms Around the World
A Scientific Journey Across Cultures and Time - The Case for Challenging Research and Value Systems
Author :Jochen Gartz

"[Jochen Gartz] published some work on [the variation and potency of mushrooms]." - Hamilton Morris [Source]


Shamanism & the Sacred Cactus
Ethnoarchaeological Evidence for San Pedro Use in Northern Peru
Author :Douglas Sharon

"For those that are interested in the historical and anthropological aspects of all of this." - Hamilton Morris [Source]


How to Change Your Mind
What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Author :Michael Pollan

Hamilton Morris mentioned a passage from this book on Twitter. [Source]

Pharmacotheon
Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History
Author :Jonathan Ott

"[Jonathan Ott is] great for getting a sort of wide, historical, and scientific view of things." - Hamilton Morris [Source]

Organic Chemistry as a Second Language
Author :David R. Klein

"Fantastic, very well written, very clear, very accessible." - Hamilton Morris [Source]

Neuropsychedelia
The Revival of Hallucinogen Research since the Decade of the Brain
Author :Nicolas Langlitz

"I think it’s one of the best books ever written about psychedelics, neuroscience, and consciousness." - Hamilton Morris [Source]

The Psychedelic Journey of Marlene Dobkin de Rios
45 Years with Shamans, Ayahuasqueros, and Ethnobotanists
Author :Marlene Dobkin de Rios Ph.D.

"[The author] wrote a lot about ayahuasca in the ‘80s and maybe even in the late ‘70s. She’s fantastic." - Hamilton Morris [Source]

The Healing Journey
Pioneering Approaches to Psychedelic Therapy
Author :Claudio Naranjo

"[Claudio Naranjo is] amazing." - Hamilton Morris [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What types of books does Hamilton Morris recommend?
Hamilton Morris has recommended books in a range of genres and categories, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, historical fiction, and adventure books.
Q2: Why does he make these recommendations?
To share knowledge and spark curiosity about the mind and psychoactive drugs.
Q3: Where can I find reviews and summaries of books that Hamilton Morris recommends?
Hamilton Morris typically provides summaries and reviews of the books he recommends on his blog or page. You can also find reviews on other sites such as Goodreads and Amazon.
Q4: What makes Hamilton Morris's book recommendations different than others?
Hamilton Morris's recommendations are detailed and thoughtful; he takes into account readers' individual preferences and encourages them to explore new genres and topics. He also takes a modern approach to recommending books, often selecting books that may not have been released recently.
Q5: How can I get in touch with Hamilton Morris for book recommendations?
You can contact Hamilton Morris through the contact page on his blog/page or through his social media accounts. You can also send him an email with your book recommendations.