The Source: The Story of an Indigenous Healing Center in Remote South Africa

The Source: Tshisimane is the thrilling account of surgeon David Cumes’ encounter with the indigenous medicine of South Africa, his birthplace. Initiated as a sangoma or native healer, Cumes learned to integrate ancestral insights with modern medicine. I know of no more fascinating personal journey among modern medical practitioners than this–a blend of courage and wisdom that are rare in any age. Cumes is equally at home with leopards stalking his wilderness retreat, and the halls of a modern hospital. David Cumes is a modern hero–someone who has ventured into unknown territory, faced great challenges, and who returns to share his hard-earned wisdom. For anyone interested in psychological and spiritual growth, this is a must-read. But it should come with a warning: This book may change forever your idea of how the world works. Larry Dossey, M.D.