How to Change Your Mind

The No.1 New York Times Bestseller n n 'Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe' Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the Year n n Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind. n n Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains - and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness. n n 'A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollan's adventures as a psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad venom, becomes convinced he's giving birth to himself' Oliver Burkeman, Guardian n n 'A mind-altering book ... full of transformations' Richard Godwin, Evening Standard n n 'An irresistible blend of history, research and personal experience. In terms of the psychedelic wave, the book is the big kahuna, the Big Bang moment for a movement that is gathering force' John McKenna, Irish Times n n 'Entertaining and engrossing' Paul Laity, Financial Times n n 'Deeply absorbing, wise and beautifully written' Mick Brown, Literary Review n n 'An astounding book' Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine n