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"New York Times bestselling author John Perkins tells the dramatic story of how his life was saved by an Amazon shaman who taught him to ""touch the jaguar""-to transform his fears into positive action. This all happened while Perkins was a Peace Corps volunteer. Then he became an ""economic hit man"" (EHM), convincing developing countries to build huge projects that put them perpetually in debt to the World Bank and other US-controlled institutions. Although he'd learned in business school that this was the best model for economic development, he came to understand it as a new form of colonialism. When he later returned to the Amazon, he saw the destructive impact of his work. But a much more profound experience emerged- Perkins was inspired by a previously uncontacted Amazon tribe that ""touched its jaguar"" by uniting with age-old enemies to defend its territory against invading oil and mining companies. For the first time, Perkins details how shamanism converted him from an EHM to a crusader for transforming a failing Death Economy (exploiting resources that are declining at accelerating rates) into a Life Economy (cleaning up pollution, recycling, and developing green technologies). He discusses the power our perceptions have for molding reality. And he provides a strategy for each of us to change our lives and defend our territory-the earth-against current destructive policies and systems."

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An inherently fascinating and deeply personal story that is as informed and informative as it is thoughtful and thought-provoking...an extraordinary contribution to our on-going national dialogue. -Midwest Book Review The best kind of non-fiction is told in story form, right? Touching the Jaguar is just such a book....Very entertaining, the book is filled with humor and told from a self-deprecating point of view. Together, the stories become a series of lessons in an 'evolving education about the US government work and the way we abuse our privileges.' -Clean Technica Touching the Jaguar connects the dots between Amazonian shamans and the modern world of materialistic overconsumption. This eloquent book inspires us to create a new reality of what it means to be human on this magnificent planet. -Deepak Chopra Because of John's work, I traveled deep into the Amazon. The Achuar taught us about altering reality by changing perceptions. This marvelous book transports you on a similar journey and empowers all of us to transform failing systems into successful ones. -John Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus John is a brilliant storyteller. Touching the Jaguar chronicles one of the greatest and most fascinating true stories of our time. It will touch you, lift your spirit, engage you, and deepen your heart. It is magical, riveting, and true. John's masterwork. -Lynne Twist, author of The Soul of Money and cofounder of the Pachamama Alliance Once again, John Perkins takes us on an extraordinary voyage that includes issues that not only shake the world but transform ourselves in the process. -Thom Hartmann, America's #1 progressive talk show host and author of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight Touching the Jaguar is a heartfelt exploration into the powers to change ourselves, transform businesses, and renew society-powers indigenous shamans have cultivated for millennia and we must embrace to dream the world in a new way. -Alberto Villoldo, PhD, bestselling author of One Spirit Medicine and Shaman, Healer, Sage Perkins is a master storyteller. In this story of deceit, divided loyalties, and ultimate redemption, he draws us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the possibilities of a human rebirth and brings us together on the path to a future that works for the whole of life. -David Korten, author of Change the Story, Change the Future; The Great Turning; and When Corporations Rule the World How do we transform a destructive Death Economy into a sustainable Life Economy? What actions can you take to be your best you? These questions John answers in this powerful, fun-to-read, and groundbreaking book. -Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul Perkins is an amazing writer, storyteller, and adventurer who has written a really great read, another provocative bestseller. -Stephan Rechtschaffen, MD, founder of Blue Spirit Costa Rica and Omega Institute John's life story is an important lesson for those embedded in the malfunctioning mainstream economy. John empowers us to shift the economic hit man/growth metrics into those that focus on a Life Economy. -Hazel Henderson, author of Building a Win-Win World and Paradigms in Progress and CEO, Ethical Markets Media

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John Perkins was formerly Chief Economist at a major international consulting firm where he advised the World Bank, United Nations, the IMF, U.S. Treasury Department, Fortune 500 corporations, and governments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Since then, his books on economics, geo-politics, and indigenous cultures have sold more than 1 million copies. He is a founder and board member of Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance, nonprofits devoted to establishing a world our children will want to inherit. www.johnperkins.org

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