Description: Valley Fever by Author Wendy Padilla The use of hallucinogens in pursuit of a spiritual revelation is not a unique practice. From Peyote to LSD, people of different cultures have experimented with drug-induced visions in hopes of a glimpse beyond the known world. But what of those non-volunteers who have been subjected to hallucinations through no choice of their own? Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever, or San Joaquin Valley Fever) is a fungal disease found in the soil of the southwest and carried on the desert wind. As a girl growing up in Arizona, Wendy Padilla, was exposed to Valley Fever. Her hallucinations had a reoccurring theme - Bears. As an adult these supposed hallucinations were interpreted by a Native American shaman as visions, influencing Wendys life and her writing. VALLEY FEVER, Wendy Padillas first novel, explores the spiritual journey of several fictional characters in the year 1885 and 1990. Their lives are intertwined and their destiny revealed through a whirlwind of time travel. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The use of hallucinogens in pursuit of a spiritual revelation is not a unique practice. From Peyote to LSD, people of different cultures have experimented with drug-induced visions in hopes of a glimpse beyond the known world. But what of those non-volunteers who have been subjected to hallucinations through no choice of their own?Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever, or San Joaquin Valley Fever) is a fungal disease found in the soil of the southwest and carried on the desert wind. As a girl growing up in Arizona, Wendy Padilla, was exposed to Valley Fever. Her hallucinations had a reoccurring theme - Bears. As an adult these supposed hallucinations were interpreted by a Native American shaman as visions, influencing Wendys life and her writing. VALLEY FEVER, Wendy Padillas first novel, explores the spiritual journey of several fictional characters in the year 1885 and 1990. Their lives are intertwined and their destiny revealed through a whirlwind of time travel. Details ISBN0615220673 Short Title VALLEY FEVER Publisher Lobo Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0615220673 ISBN-13 9780615220673 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 DEWEY FIC Pages 210 Imprint Lobo Publishing Place of Publication Alpine Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-06-19 NZ Release Date 2008-06-19 US Release Date 2008-06-19 UK Release Date 2008-06-19 Author Author Wendy Padilla Publication Date 2008-06-19 Illustrations black & white illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101906863;
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