Shamanism is kind of #2 for me. I still haven't read the book yet. I often take a chance on books, and sometimes they turn out not as good as they appeared at quick glance.

I actually ran across Shamanism when I tried to find something which fit into how I normally meditate, commune with nature, etc. Shamanism fit the bill. I'm interested in studying it to find ways to do what I've been doing all along a little bit better (get more out of it, etc.) It's also helped me understand and respect nature better. I have a few books on Druidry as well for such things, but it doesn't resonate as much with me.