Sorcerer's Apprentice My Life with Carlos Castaneda

Sorcerer's Apprentice opens with Amy Wallace's first meeting with Carlos Castaneda, the world-renowned anthropologist turned-shaman, whose books described meetings with Yaqui Indian teacher don Juan. These propelled him to fame in the late 60s and early 70s, and inspired wide-eyed experimentation with psychedelics. The media dubbed Castaneda "the godfather of the New Age", he appeared on the cover of Time magazine, and appealed to a generation of spiritual seekers who scoured the Sonora desert in search of him. His enormous audience was enthralled by his continuing tales of wonder, and in particular by his secretive lifestyle. The debate over fact versus fiction made Castaneda all the more alluring and sought after. He was so well-known that when John Lennon said "Yoko Ono is my don Juan", no explanation was needed. As the daughter of best-selling novelist Irving Wallace, Amy grew up around Hollywood celebrities and literary icons and she was rarely shy around famous people. When her father insisted she meet Castaneda, she at first demurred. Little did she know that a delightful first meeting would begin a 20-year friendship, eventually leading to an electrifying love affair. Sorcerer's Apprentice is a captivating and cautionary tale about the dangers of giving up one's power to an inappropriate and dubious authority figure. As the story unwinds, the reader is swept along in Amy's tale of confusion, sorcery, love, and broken promises.

Amy Wallace has published twelve books, including The Psychic Healing Book with Bill Henkin, and with her family co-authored the #1 New York Times bestselling Book of Lists series, which sold millions of copies world-wide. Her solo works include the highly acclaimed erotic novel, Desire, and the best-selling biography The Prodigy: The Life of William James Sidis. She lives in Los Angeles, California.