A Tale of Love and Ayahuasca

This novel follows a journey of rebirth from depression, weaving together a turbulent romance and a shamanic apprenticeship with the Shipibo, an Indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon. Throughout the narrative, master plants are both a pervasive presence and a driving force—trees; vines, and shrubs endowed with mystical healing properties that can expand consciousness, break the chains of conditioning, and guide individuals toward the discovery of their true essence.¿ The first volume, Healing, delves into the spectrum of psychological distress and the limitations of conventional therapies in providing solutions for those who suffer from it. In a moment of despair, the protagonist encounters the ancient rituals of the Amazonian Indigenous people, reigniting her trust and enabling her to embark on an unexpected and transformative journey of self-discovery. Simona Adriani holds a degree in Sociology from Sapienza University of Rome, with a dissertation focused on the cultural roots of psychedelic substance use. Since 2004, she has been devoted to spiritual research, with a particular emphasis on the role of these substances in the genesis of mystical experiences. In 2017, she began a shamanic apprenticeship with the Shipibo indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon. Today she is committed in sharing the knowledge she has acquired.