Higher Connections details some of the author's experiences while "high", after consumption of cannibis gummies to be specific. The first section of the book lays out some facts about marijuana and a little bit of history on the subject.

The author (known only to us as Eric Right, an alias) has been experiencing serious marital difficulties to the extent that the marriage was in danger of breaking up. He was drinking heavily, which was adding to the difficulties. When he started consuming marijuana gummies instead of alcohol, he discovered he became a better partner; i.e., more sensitive to others' feelings and able to open up and communicate. His wife agreed that he was becoming easier to get along with and their problems began to resolve. Occasionally when he was high he entered a state of deep connection with a loved one, usually his wife; where he felt as if he could actually "feel" their emotions as they were experiencing them. The author believes these experiences had to be more than coincidence and attributes them to the effects of the marijuana he had consumed allowing him to experience something akin to supernatural. He specifically focuses on the possibililty of their being a third eye (explained in detail in the book) that could allow this insight and emotional perception. He shares a number of these experiences with the reader, so you can judge for yourself.

Mr. Right then delves into some detail on his own, unique philosophy of life and the age old questions philosophy always revolves around. It is definitely unique, and in some respects "out there", as he himself uses the term in the book. By the same token, it isn't so very different from any number of different philosophers' ideas throughout history; which often are "out there". And while they pretty fantastical, not any more fantastical than the bible stories that so very many people wholeheartedly believe in. I admire him for laying out his own personal philosophical concepts, which can't have been easy.

The last section of the book contains some personal gripes, ranting and humor of the author's. (In fact there is humor interspersed throughout the book). This part of the book (the end) was over the top gross for my tastes, waaaaay too much gross bathroom talk, bodily fluids, etc.

While I disagree with lots of the author's views, including his wholehearted embracing of marijuana and wanting to spread that to others; yet I enjoyed the book and admire him for setting down his experiences and views in this way and sharing them with us. (I have my own personal reasons and experiences for not sharing his positive view of marijuana). This is the author's debut book, and it is well written. ( )

Thanks to Eric and Alexandra for Higher Connections. I found the humor and references of personal life to be relative to any one I've ever known who becomes dependent on THC.

Though I am much more open about my support and use of the good greens, I can respect their decisions not to reveal who they really are. Being from Portland, an outspoken anti-prohibitionist of all drugs, and a faithful devotee of ganja, I can see the exhilaration of discovery in the language.

The only people I associate with are dependent on ganja and that works just fine. However, for the less fortunate who have yet to realize there's life out there, 'I breathe, therefore I am.' Reaching higher is a right aspiration. The reasons for use here are appropriate though substance abuse often occurs with smoke. 'Be a good boy and eat your greens' and there is no problem getting high.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ( )