Kirjahaku

Kit Baldwin is strong, stubborn and a little reckless, but she knows what she wants. She wants the treasure, the one she believes is resting beneath the waves off a tropical Caribbean island. Years of research have led her to this defining moment in her life and she won't allow anything or anyone to stand in her way, including Mike Peterson, the attractive dive shop owner that immediately vies for her attention. Surrounded by an intriguing cast of characters, Kit begins the journey she has been planning for years. Her fate has always been in her own hands, but now she is faced with the reality that she may need to let down her guard and trust those around her.

This collection of short essays examines the place of women in the history of psychedelics. While some of the subjects are pioneers in their own right, the authors in this collection go beyond merely adding women to the past in psychedelic history, exploring some of the significant ways that women have contributed to psychedelic knowledge. Blending historical and anthropological approaches with a series of captivating interviews, this collection taps into women’s networks around the world throughout the 20th century. It reveals some of the sophisticated and creative ways women have influenced our understanding of psychedelics and how they will continue to protect these stories as we face our psychedelic future. Our collection intentionally moves beyond an American set of stories, teasing out networks in Latin America. This collection brings together authors from the Chacruna Institute and Chacruna Latinamérica to engage readers in conversations that move across time and place throughout the Americas. It is the first of its kind to balance non-English contributions through translation of stories exploring different cultural contexts outside the United States, where women have contributed to this enduring history.