In 2009, Andrew Osta quit his job to go to Peru in search of the mysteries of shamanism. He felt that destiny was calling and he simply had to go. From day one, the author kept a personal journal, recording all of his conversations, insights and experiences.

Looking for a teacher proved difficult. None of the shamans seemed interested in accepting a student – at least not without being paid thousands of dollars. After a month of ceremonies with various curanderos, Andrew received initiation from Brazilian Medium, Shaman and Spiritist, Javier DaSilva.

Studying with Javier for nearly 6 months was a difficult, exhausting and fascinating experience. Andrew ended up purchasing land and opening a healing center. With two ayahuasca ceremonies per week and daily spiritual healing using songs and tobacco, the real world and the world of dreams, visions and spirits began to merge. Following the words and plans of his teacher, the author entered deeper and deeper into the world of the supernatural.

At the same time, the only girl Andrew had ever loved – the girl he wanted to marry – was becoming ever more distant. The spirits of the jungle were incompatible with romantic love. A choice had to be made – to stay with the spirits or to follow ones heart.

Shamans and Healers is a real-life adventure story of a real person. It is the only book o the subject that contains real names and images of the shamans and discloses the dark and light parts of each person’s character. Beautifully illustrated by Andrew Osta’s original art, this book is guaranteed to be a thoroughly enjoyable read, to which you will return again and again.

I recommend anyone who is interested in Peruvian shamanism to read this book. Mr. Osta gives a firsthand account of his travels in Peru and the time spent with traditional healers. You feel like you get to know him on a personal level because of his candid writing style. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who’s considering traveling to Peru in search of traditional healing.

This book is a must read by anyone who has been in the Amazon with Shamans or who is going there. The account is the most honest and truthful written by anyone I have read. First of all, he shed’s light on his own experience in a clear and lucid way. Without realizing it, I saw that he has covered many issues that arise for many westerners who travel to Iquitos , without any form of judgement and at a guess, maybe Peruvians too!

The style of writing is so easy to read, adventurous and flowing like the Amazon itself! If one could say, that this book is meant to be written, I would say that. If one could say, suspend all judgement and read this, not in any way as a determent to Shamanic exploration but as a genuine story of a person searching for happiness and peace, then Read On! Prepare to be Surprised! Although I mention Peru, Andrew travels on to Mexico, where the same intense and luminous quality is present in his findings there. Its also a modern day Love Story, a Love story that will also break the mould of Modern times, shedding Light to the paradox of relationships today. Although the final chapter will undoubtedly rock the boat for many, he gives details of how to put his findings into practice! A fantastic Book read front to back in record time!

“This is one of those books that anyone with the slightest interest in Shamanism or the New Age Movement should read”

“May just turn your world upside down!”

“Fizzes with intense experience laid out in a clear & direct manner page after page”

“A complementary work to that of other authors who have won fame and prestige writing on similar themes.”

“Helped guide me back to the path. I feel so strange and silly, I didn’t have any clue that the story would go to my heart the way it did. God is truly working through [Andrew Osta] and never stopped working through me.”

“It brought up so many questions for me, and it was jam packed with philosophical truths.”

“Andrew, just wanted to say I really enjoyed your book and my girlfriend did too. Writing something like that is not easy and you should be proud of it.”

“I just finished reading the book. I enjoyed it all the way through.”

“Your search and journey are so relevant to today as people are hungry for real but do not know where to find it. I thank God that you were given eyes to see and ears to hear.”