From: Psyberdude 
Subject: SNET: The Secret Chief
Date: 20 Nov 1997 03:01:29 -0500
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The Secret Chief:  
	conversations with a pioneer of the underground
	psychedelic therapy movement. 

	by Myron Stolaroff

	Forward by Albert Hofmann, Prologue by Stan Grof, 
	Tribute by Ann Shulgin, Epilogue by Sasha Shulgin. 

144 pages, ISBN: 0-9660019-1-5 (paperback), 0-9660019-0-7 (hardcover)
cover price: $10.95 (hardcover: $22.95)

The _Secret Chief_ is the story of Jacob--a remarkable, affable, dearly
loved man who made a profound impact in the lives of several thousand
people. A Jungian-trained therapist, Jacob discovered the remarkable
attributes of psychedelics drugs and their ability to accelerate growth
and understanding in his clients. When our nation, considered to be the
greatest bastion of freedom and liberty in the world, decided to make all
psychedelic substances illegal, Jacob was faced with a great dilemma. How
could he possibly give up the most effective tools he had ever encountered
for helping to free clients from their difficulties, bring resolution to
their problems, and introduce them to levels of satisfaction in life never
before contemplated? Morally he felt he could not, and chose to risk
incarceration rather than deprive his clients of these outstanding aids.
This decision brought new life and transformative realizations to many. 

This book is a review of Jacob's work--how he got started, his methods
for administering substances within the context of therapy, the selection
of suitable candidates, the dynamics of group experiences, the process of
determining effective dose levels of various substances, and the optimum
sequence for utilizing them. Outcomes of the work are described.
Appendices include case histories of five subjects, a resource section
including a survey of the literature of psychedelic therapy and a
bibliography, and accompanying texts by Stan Grof, Ann Shulgin, Albert
Hofmann and Sasha Shulgin. 

"In the illegality of his time it was unthinkable to publish the excellent
results of his therapy. It is therefore praiseworthy that today, nine
years after his death, a friend has undertaken the task of publishing the
details of the therapeutic methodology of this interpid Ph.D.
psychologist." 
	--Albert Hofmann, Ph.D., inventor of LSD 

"Jacob painfully weighed the pros and cons and made the decision to
challenge the law, continue his work with psychedelics, and assume
personal responsibility for his activity. He has already passed the
judgment of his "family," the friends and clients whose lives he has
profoundly changed. They remember him with great love and gratitude. It
remains to be seen how he will be judged by history..."
	--Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of LSD Psychotherapy 

"We miss Jacob. That old cliche, "It is a privilege to have known him,"
is absolutely appropriate, for Sasha and me and for all of his friends." 
	--Ann Shulgin, co-author of PIHKAL and TIHKAL 

"Suffice to say, The Secret Chief is the story of a great man whose story
has come due. "Jacob's" influence on a great part of psychedelic thinking
is unquestionable and seminal. Our laws must eventually loosen up
regarding the uses of psychedelics in therapy. It is hoped--like "Jacob"
in this book--more and more of the unsung heros of the the psychedelic
movement will be showcased.

Applause to Myron Stolaroff for bringing this story to light, and for
revealing the hidden history of psychedelic therapy and its elders.
Applause as well, for donating all the proceeds from this book to
psychedelic therapy.

I would recommend picking this fine book up. I was definitely inspired and
encouraged by it. This tale needed to be told, and the author did it in a
fine style. Bravo...!"
	--Tom Lyttle, author of Psychedelic Monographs and Essays and
	Psychedelics Reimagined

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