The Shaman's Apprentice: A memoir

Trapped in a toxic marriage, Vonetta Rain––a young, Black mother––feels suffocated by a life that no longer fits. Everything changes when a Peruvian shaman shatters her reality and awakens her to the path of healing and self-discovery. Under his guidance, Vonetta begins a profound journey to reclaim her life and step into the higher calling that awaits her. Emmy Award-winning graphic designer turned revered shaman, Vonetta Rain chronicles her extraordinary transformation in this debut memoir. From her studies at Cornell to her apprenticeship under a renowned Amazonian psycho-cartographer, Vonetta’s story is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to reclaim your life and fulfill your soul’s purpose. “I couldn’t put it down! Her story is a powerful reminder of how we can remember our joy and passions––even in the most stuck places.”––Dr. Nakia Gordon, Ph.D., Professor and Researcher in Behavioral Neuroscience “Vonetta is a true visionary, a compelling storyteller. This immersive and transportive memoir will open your mind, touch your heart, and move your soul.”––Miriam Brown, MA, AMFT, co-founder of Kanopy LA