John Perkins
touching the Jaguar:
Transforming the death economy to a thrive world
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John Perkins
Economist, Author, Activist
John first apprenticed with shamans he lived with in the Amazon rainforest from 1968 to1971 and has since studied with shamans in many cultures. As chief eCONomist at an international consulting firm, he advised governments, the United Nations, World Bank, and other organizations. His eleven books on shamanism and economics, including Shapeshifting, the Confessions of an Economic Hit Man trilogy, and Touching the Jaguar, have been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 70 weeks, sold millions of copies, and are published in 38 languages. He has been featured on major TV, film, and print media. He was awarded the Lennon/Ono Peace Prize (along with Lady Gaga and Pussy Riot)