Journey To Ixtlan

Fantastic Book full of wisdom with lots of humor, more of the carlos books need to be put on audiobook. The way of looking at ourselves and our death and the reality of how serious it should be, but how in reality we believe things about ourselves that are false images,this book makes me listen !

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So well done! How about doing Tales of Power?

If you could sum up Journey to Ixtlan in three words, what would they be?

This classic Castaneda story, the first which doesn't feature psychedelic drugs, holds up well in time. I first read it 40 years ago. Immediately, after listening to Journey to Ixtlan, I tried to find the audiobook version of Tales Of Power, the book that follows this one, but it apparently does not exist in audio format. I would beg Luis Moreno to do this sequel, as the new generation of audiobook listeners shouldn't be tantalized with Journey To Ixtlan, salivating for more, only to find the series abruptly terminated.

What other book might you compare Journey to Ixtlan to and why?

Autobiography of a Yogi is the closest that comes to mind. Truly, there is little out there that compares to Castaneda's writing. He's in a class by himself.

Which scene was your favorite?

The "hiding" of Carlos's car was a lot of fun.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I love the concept of a "Worthy Opponent," and Carlos's experiences with his.

Any additional comments?

Put Tales of Power into Audiobook format!

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More Please

If you could sum up Journey to Ixtlan in three words, what would they be?

Great narration / direction

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

not overly dramatic

What does Luis Moreno bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

pause and effect

Any additional comments?

Would love to have ALL the Castaneda books on audible by this narrator

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Incredibly bad narrator

What made the experience of listening to Journey to Ixtlan the most enjoyable?

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Who was your favorite character and why?

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How could the performance have been better?

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What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

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Any additional comments?

I read this book quite a while ago; in my teens actually. Currently I have this book in written form. Thinking it might be convenient to listen to the book this time I purchased it from Audible. I feel it my duty to warn others that the narrator is one of the worst I have ever heard. He puts the wrong emphasis on the wrong syllables. His reading is slow and staccato. He almost calls out words rather than reading them. He seems to have no concept of how to read in a flowing manner. He expresses strong emotion in places it is not called for etc. etc. To sum up the narration is so bad that it is very hard get understand the book.

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Made me cry

If you could sum up Journey to Ixtlan in three words, what would they be?

closure.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Don Genaro.
His teaching style is so different to that of Don Juan. He plays a much more important role in this book.

Which scene was your favorite?

The perceptions of reality without the use of psychotropic plants. (the lost car in particular)
Close second is the details of the feud with Catalina.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. Don Genaro's story at the end made me cry. The insight he gives into the life of a 'Man of Knowledge' was something Don Juan never touched on.

Any additional comments?

You must listen to the first 2 books before this one

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Fantastic Audio Book!

I couldn't ask for a better reading and performance of this book. Luis Moreno does an incredible job and I really wish they would hire him to do the rest of Carlos Castaneda's astounding books.

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Philosophy In The Desert

What did you love best about Journey to Ixtlan?

One of the best in the Don Juan/Carlos Castaneda series, in my opinion. Castaneda reviews the non-hallucinogenic plant events during his meetings with Don Juan in various Mexican locations. Don Juan lays out many advanced philosophical concepts and techniques relating to paths followed by seekers of enlightenment. Prepare to have your world views destroyed and expanded.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the reader's characterizations of Carlos and Don Juan. Carlos as an inquisitive student and Don Juan as a commanding mentor. His style is entertaining, without over doing anything. I truly hope that he will produce an audiobook of the fourth Castaneda book in the series, "Tales of Power."

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Journey to Ixtan an awakening.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would have to reccomend this book on the premis that it exposes the illusion of our reality.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The most compelling aspect I would have to say is the adventures Don Juan takes our hero on.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narrator was adequate enough to get the story told.

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Fave book

Narration was somehow annoying. Could never put my finger on why. Still worth it for what it teaches and postulates.

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Enjoy for the story or as a textbook on life!

What made the experience of listening to Journey to Ixtlan the most enjoyable?

This is my third Audible Castaneda book and I am hoping for more soon. I think following his journey in succession is key to understanding his experience. It seems that each book becomes more "mature" in its content.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Journey to Ixtlan?

I laughed out loud a great number of times when picturing Don Juan and Don Hernado responding to Carlos' inane questions, only to realize I would have asked the exact same question ... funny because it's true.

What does Luis Moreno bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Honestly I think Mr. Moreno's accent brings an air of authenticity to the story.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The last five minutes of the book summed up so much of what life is all about, I was moved to tears.

Any additional comments?

Don't get hung up on whether or not this is entirely factual. That is not important, suspend you disbelief and learn through the excellent story telling. Then decide for yourself. I struggled with some of Castaneda's experiences, but I prefer to take his word for it and understand that there is more out there that I have NOT experienced than what I have!

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