From: MMD Newswire
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VENICE, Calif. (MMD Newswire) June 24, 2009 -- Journal: Into the Heart of the Amazon in Search of Truth by Joel Harris is an autobiographical account of the author's journey to a small Shipibo village in Peru on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, where he worked with plant medicines and shamanic healers, encountered his deepest fears, and discovered what he describes as the ultimate truth.
"This is my personal journal that shows the progression of my thoughts and beliefs, first asking questions and then finding answers," Harris says. "I wanted to find the truth about our current problems and I also wanted to know myself better - to understand why I am here."
Intended to serve as a wake-up call to readers, the book discusses the "expansion of consciousness" and inner reflection that, according to Harris, leads to a revelation of personal truth. Featuring actual journal entries from the time the author spent in Peru, the book also offers photographs and original illustrations to depict important events.
For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at info@joelharrisstudio.com. Journal: Into the Heart of the Amazon in Search of Truth is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.
About the Author
Joel Harris is an independent artist and musician. A former Marine, he once sold everything he owned and traveled to Europe to volunteer on organic farms in France and Spain. Journal, Harris's first published work, recounts his experiences living in the native Shipibo community near Pucallpa in the jungles of Peru. A resident of Venice, Harris paints full-time and showcases his work in numerous galleries.