How to Change Your Mind

The No. 1 New York Times Bestseller

'Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe' - Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the Year

Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind.

Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains - and putting himself forward as a guinea pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness.

'A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollan's adventures as a psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad venom, becomes convinced he's giving birth to himself' - Oliver Burkeman, Guardian

'A mind-altering book ... full of transformations' - Richard Godwin, Evening Standard

'An irresistible blend of history, research and personal experience. In terms of the psychedelic wave, the book is the big kahuna, the Big Bang moment for a movement that is gathering force' - John McKenna, Irish Times

'Entertaining and engrossing' - Paul Laity, Financial Times

'Deeply absorbing, wise and beautifully written' - Mick Brown, Literary Review

'An astounding book' - Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine.