How to Change Your Mind

Michael Pollan (ALLEN LANE/PENGUIN)

Psychedelic drugs have been the cause of controversy since LSD was first discovered in the 1940s and banned in the 1970s. Activist and award-winning author Michael Pollan candidly writes about his fascination with this contentious topic and the strange trip it has taken him on. Pollan delves into the history of psychedelic medicine and firsthand experiences, offering himself as a guinea pig. Whatever your opinion, this is a well-researched and genuinely thoughtprovoking read.