THE DOUBTING SNAKE

The lush, vivid descriptions of the wildlife and jungles of Panama reveal the relationship of Indian culture to the land. Our hapless hero, Steve, must shed all of his modern world assumptions to see the forest through the eyes of his Indian hosts. His life is transformed as he discovers his own healing power. The Doubting Snake asks the question, "In our society, where most of the power is in the hands of the government, corporations and religious traditions, how does the ordinary citizen gain power in his life?" It then clearly and thoroughly answers the question by revealing the natural powers within each of us. This is a fun and funny adventure novel. Yet it interweaves many vital themes of our times. How can we balance the need to develop technologically with ecological survival? Do we have the right to destroy ancient cultures to acquire their natural resources? What knowledge did ancient cultures possess that can heal us today? How can we energize and gain power in our lives to heal ourselves and our communities? These questions and more are answered in this intriguing novel filled with romance, mystery, adventure and wisdom. Steve wakes up in the middle of a jungle and can’t remember how he got there. He is led by the animals and people of the Panamanian jungles to a secret group of pyramids, still being used by local villages. They are engaged in a battle with the government to protect their lands and way of life. Steve must first find out how they use the pyramids to gain the power to defend their lands and then he must decide whose side he is on. He discovers a secret history of the human race and his own true identity. This is a book you can read many times and feel as if you are reading a new book each time. It has the power to transform your life!