Called to Heal. African Shaman Healers

This book is about African folk healers. The author uncovers a whole layer of the ancient art of healing by the aborigines of the black continent. In a series of interviews with masters working in the traditions of shamanic healing,... a gallery of unique portraits unfolds before the reader. Each of these individuals was at one time chosen and called to fulfill a healing mission. Relying on a spiritual connection with ancestors, these healers successfully diagnose illnesses, prescribe and conduct treatment using traditional means - from healing rituals to special herbal preparations - and provide the patient with reliable spiritual support. African folk healers enjoy great authority in society, and even professional doctors who have received European education are increasingly expressing a willingness to exchange experiences with these bearers of a rich ancient tradition.