Oaxaca Journal

Synopsis

From "the poet laureate of medicine" and national bestselling author of awakenings comes a fascinating investigation of southern mexico that explores the origins of chocolate and mescal, pre-columbian culture and hallucinogens, and the peculiar passions of botanists. "light and fast-moving. Among the botanical and anthropological observations, one catches glimpses of sacks's inner life: his preoccupation with dualities, his nearly victorian sense of modesty, his fascination with the world around him.