Aldous Huxley - The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell

Pros: -very detailed and interesting account of Huxley's experience with psychedelic drugs

Cons: -hard read because of the language used-nothing that grabs the attention to continue reading

The Bottom Line: If you're looking to expand your knowledge on perception or psychedelic experience this is the right book. Unless you have a scientific mind, it is a hard read.

Review: I decided to read this book after finding out that it was a major influence for the Door's Jim Morrison. It seemed like this book would be deep and philosophical and a mind-opening read. Unfortunately, the book might need some mind altering drugs to make ...

Pros: Interesting ideas about Western art

Cons: Not what you'd expect from a book about mescalin

Review: Written in 1954, Aldous Huxley's analysis of the mescalin experience may seem overly slow when compared to the "it was never too fast" style of Hunter Thompson. But, perhaps that's where the book draw it's comfortable quaintness from: in...

Pros: Bold

Cons: It's not exactly what I expected, but that's not necessarily a bad thing

The Bottom Line: For fans of the 60's and the New Age movement, approach this book with an open mind and I think you'll like it.

Review: I think most people know Aldous Huxley for his classic, "Brave New World" It sort of takes readers by surprise when they read "The Doors of Perception." People should know, however, that Aldous Huxley was an active participant of the 60's movement and...