Annette McGivney -- "Plastic Shaman," with Betsy Gaines Quammen
About this Event
Annette McGivney will speak about and sign her new book, Plastic Shaman: The True Story of a Deadly Self-Help Retreat and America's Misguided Quest for Wellness, on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. She will be in conversation with Betsy Gaines Quammen for this special event.
About the Book:
In October 2009, more than fifty people attended a $10,000-per-person wellness
retreat led by a celebrity self-help guru. For these enlightenment seekers, their time in Sedona, Arizona, culminated in a fake Native American sweat lodge ceremony. Three of them would not make it out alive.
This tragedy exposes the dangerous truth about the booming $2 trillion wellness industry where promises of spiritual awakening and financial success often mask dangerous practices underpinned by cultural appropriation and commodification of nature. Journalist Annette McGivney explores this world, exposing the manipulation and greed that allow charismatic influencers to prey on vulnerable people in search of happiness and healing--no matter the cost.
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IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
- Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
- A coupon good for $5 off a copy of Plastic Shaman, or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
- Please note: our events are held on the second floor. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, contact [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 6.24
