cover image Bone Games

Bone Games

Rob Schultheis. Fromm International, $7.95 (181pp) ISBN 978-0-88064-058-9

While hovering near death after a 1964 mountain-climbing accident, the author claims he had a semimystical experience. Seeking similar sensations (although without the pain), Schultheis then went on hikes around the world, ranging from visits to shamans in Nepal to treks up Mexican peaks. He also relates the accounts of othersincluding Charles Lindbergh, John Muir and runner Rick Trujillowho have reported similar feelings attained on adventures and during athletic events. PW praised the book's ""disciplined, crafted style that usually keeps the mystical fervor under control.'' (April)