Scott has absolutely no qualifications to write this book. Basically she writes whatever will make money.
http://www.giniscott.com/mgini.htm"Besides writing over 35 non-fiction books on diverse subjects, Gini Scott has written 12 screenplays for feature films -- one to begin filming in 2004 by Liv 'N' Luv Productions. She has designed over two-dozen games published by major game companies. She uses games and simulations in some of her workshops and seminars, and was Nintendo's national spokesperson for its Tetris II game line....
Some recent and popular books include: DO YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR DOG (2004), A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO WORKING WITH HUMANS (2003) WORK WITH ME: RESOLVING EVERYDAY CONFLICT IN YOUR ORGANIZATION (2000), MAKING ETHICAL CHOICES, RESOLVING ETHICAL DILEMMAS (1998), HOMICIDE: 100 YEARS OF MURDER IN AMERICA (1998), THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING (1995), RESOLVING CONFLICT (New Harbinger 1990), and THE EMPOWERED MIND (1993).
She also has a series of books on pop culture and social issues, including on privacy and talk shows; on success in business; and on personal success techniques....
Her screenplays are mostly in the mystery, crime, action, sci-fi, and legal thriller genres."
But make no mistake about it, she is an exploiter...
...just not a very successful one!
http://www.giniscott.com/cbkamn.htm"SHAMAN WARRIOR. An account of experiences with a shaman, a la Carlos Castaneda and Lynn Andrews, written by a woman who studied and trained with a shaman as part of a small San Francisco Bay Area group. She reports on her experiences in accompanying the group on numerous trips to work with the forces of nature, use power objects, work with energy, contact spiritual beings, and participate in other activities. >>>The book was originally published in two sold-out printings by a small publisher who ran into financial difficulties and the author got back the rights. (Published book). <<<
SECRETS OF THE SHAMAN and SHAMAN INITIATION. A continuation of the experiences described in Shaman Warrior, based on additional personal training in Southern California with the same shaman.
>>>Secrets of the Shaman was co-published by the writer and a small publisher, and rights could be obtained again for republication. Shaman Initiation has not yet been published.<<<
Both books describe the author's experiences of more advanced shamanic training in working with spirits and the forces of nature. (Published book and manuscript).
USING THE SHAMAN JOURNEY FOR SUCCESS. This book draws on traditional shamanic techniques of taking an inner journey to gain insights and power to use in daily life. Techniques include gaining advice from teachers and guides, and working with the forces of nature. The author has published 4 books on shamanism.>>> (Proposal and chapters available).<<< "
I couldn't find out who this alleged shaman was, though she does claim to have studied for a grand total of *two years* with the guy.