A Glimpse of Eternity

Couldn’t put this book down. It spoke to me on so many different levels. The setting descriptions transported me and when we get a glimpse into Nick’s family life and upbringing it brought me to tears. Some interesting characters and my heart ached for Nick and his journey! Incredible.......more

The feeling of “loss of self” is one we may have all felt at some time, and this is the sentiment that drives “A Glimpse of Eternity” by Alejandro Tuama. Nick, a 27-year-old Australian man, feels like he is all over the place — leaving a job as a high school teacher (unsure he’ll return); at the tai......more

I have just finished reading ‘A Glimpse of Eternity’. For me - this book was an utter joy to read from page 1 through to the end. I was able to reminisce on the hilarious moments being a young Aussie male on the South American Gringo Trail. True blue swears n all this book is a cultural artefact as......more

What a fantastic journey! Following our protagonist, Nick (a depressed and anxious, 27-year-old Australian who has lost his way) into the Amazon jungle to experiment with plant medicines, one might expect a poetic and mystical journey of deep realisations about the nature of the universe. And whilst......more

Alejandro Tuama's first-person account of a young man's journey of self-discovery through plant medicines, is highly recommended to anyone with an interest in the subject, regardless of what stage they are at in their own journeys. The line from this book that stuck with me the most, came when Nick,......more