Owsley And Me: My LSD Family
Owsley And Me: My LSD Family is a memoir by Augustus Owsley Stanley III, who was the primary supplier of LSD to the Grateful Dead and other psychedelic counterculture figures in the 1960s and 1970s. The book tells the story of Owsley's life, from his early days as a chemist to his involvement in the LSD movement and his eventual imprisonment on drug charges.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4515 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 260 pages |
Owsley was born in Los Angeles in 1935. He was a brilliant chemist, and he became interested in LSD in the early 1960s. He began producing LSD in his backyard, and he soon became the primary supplier to the Grateful Dead and other counterculture figures. Owsley's LSD was known for its high quality, and it played a major role in the development of the psychedelic counterculture.
In 1967, Owsley was arrested on drug charges. He was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison. He served two years in prison, and he was released in 1970.
After his release from prison, Owsley continued to be involved in the psychedelic counterculture. He founded the Owsley Family, a commune in California that was home to many psychedelic pioneers. Owsley also continued to produce LSD, and he supplied it to many of the same people who had used it in the 1960s.
Owsley died in 2011 at the age of 76. He was a key figure in the psychedelic counterculture, and his LSD played a major role in the development of the movement. Owsley And Me: My LSD Family is a fascinating and revealing look at the life of a key figure in the psychedelic counterculture, and it provides a unique perspective on the history of LSD and its impact on American society.
Owsley's Early Life
Owsley was born in Los Angeles in 1935. His father was a successful businessman, and his mother was a homemaker. Owsley was a bright child, and he excelled in school. He was particularly interested in science, and he began experimenting with chemistry at a young age.
Owsley attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied chemistry. He graduated in 1957, and he then went to work for a pharmaceutical company. Owsley was a talented chemist, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the company. He was eventually promoted to the position of research director.
In the early 1960s, Owsley became interested in LSD. He read about the drug in a scientific journal, and he was intrigued by its potential. Owsley began experimenting with LSD, and he soon realized that it had the potential to change the world.
Owsley And The LSD Movement
Owsley began producing LSD in his backyard in 1965. He used a simple chemistry set, and he was able to produce high-quality LSD. Owsley soon began supplying LSD to the Grateful Dead and other psychedelic counterculture figures.
Owsley's LSD was known for its high quality, and it quickly became the preferred LSD of the psychedelic counterculture. Owsley's LSD played a major role in the development of the psychedelic counterculture, and it helped to spread the word about LSD and its potential for personal and social change.
In 1967, Owsley was arrested on drug charges. He was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison. He served two years in prison, and he was released in 1970.
Owsley's Later Life
After his release from prison, Owsley continued to be involved in the psychedelic counterculture. He founded the Owsley Family, a commune in California that was home to many psychedelic pioneers. Owsley also continued to produce LSD, and he supplied it to many of the same people who had used it in the 1960s.
Owsley died in 2011 at the age of 76. He was a key figure in the psychedelic counterculture, and his LSD played a major role in the development of the movement.
Owsley's Legacy
Owsley's legacy is complex and controversial. He was a brilliant chemist who played a major role in the development of the psychedelic counterculture. However, he was also convicted of drug charges and served time in prison. Owsley's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug use, but it is also a story of hope and redemption.
Owsley's LSD helped to change the world. It opened people's minds to new possibilities, and it helped to create a more tolerant and understanding society. Owsley's legacy will continue to inspire people for generations to come.
4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4515 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 260 pages |
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4.6 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 4515 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 260 pages |