Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0446674575, Paperback)

The Celestine Prophecy told of an ancient manuscript found in the rainforests of Peru which contained nine insights predicted to have a profound impact on the future of civilization. Although church and government fought to suppress this information, there were many individuals who risked their lives to spread its message. Now, with millions of people embracing these nine insights, the adventure that began with The Celestine Prophecy continues in the American Southeast where the narrator's friend has disappeared. The book explores the afterlife dimension, sexual energy and the spiritual history of the human race.In it's self-published edition, The Celestine Prophecy sold 100,000 copies, became a word-of-mouth bestseller and received tremendous praise from booksellers. The companion guide, The Celestine Prophecy: An Experiential Guide was a national bestseller, and has nearly 500,000 copies in print after 10 printings. A bestseller on five continents, The Celestine Prophecy has been on numerous bestseller lists. It hit #1 on many lists, including The Toronto Star, Globe Mail, and The New York Times.