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"I believe Five Trips will inspire anyone . . . wherever they come from or aspire to go."
—JOY REID, host of The Reid Out, MSNBC
About the Book
In Five Trips, 4X Emmy Award-winning journalist Kendis Gibson takes readers on an investigative journey through the world of mental health and the emerging field of psychedelic therapy. Through powerful storytelling and in-depth research, Gibson chronicles his personal journey through five psychedelic experiences, delving into the potential of psychedelics to heal and transform lives. This compelling narrative also explores the access issues faced by the BIPOC community in utilizing psychedelics for mental health conditions, set against the backdrop of Gibson's challenges as a Black journalist at ABC network and the racial treatment that fueled his public meltdown.
"Kendis started as a poor Belizean and fought to the top of network television. He's a testament to how determination and courage can result in success. The demons of our past can be brutal, but I'm happy to see him find a solution."
—SHYNE two-time Grammy-winning artist and Belizean opposition party leader
Five Trips navigates the complex interplay of identity, resilience, and healing. This powerful memoir delves into his personal experiences with psychedelics, examining their transformative impact against the often harsh realities of racial inequity and limited access in the BIPOC community. Gibson's candid recounting includes a gripping anxiety attack during a rare interview with Beyoncé, a public confrontation with deeply entrenched racism at ABC, and his private struggle with sexual identity, all woven into the fabric of an illustrious yet tumultuous career in the media.
​From personal stories to scientific insights, Five Trips sheds light on the stigmas, challenges, and breakthroughs in plant medicine treatment. It's a compelling narrative that combines Gibson's journalistic rigor with a heartfelt exploration of anxiety, mental health issues, sexuality, and personal growth.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS
Discover the key highlights of Five Trips and how it's paving the way for a new understanding of mental wellness and treatment.
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Scientific Research
Using evidence-based research to improve mental well-being
04
Personal Struggles
Anxiety, mental health, identity, racism, isolation.
02
Transformation
Personal stories of healing and transformation.
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05
Community
Access issues for the BIPOC and plant medicine.
03
Psychedelic Therapy
In-depth look into proven plant medicine.
06
Exploration
Mental health challenges and stigmas.
EXCERPT
WHAT'S INSIDE
"From the vantage point of our twelfth-floor Manhattan apartment, my legs dangled outside the window, straddling the delicate boundary between despair and the fragile thread of hope. The intricate, years-long spiral had inexorably led me to this precipice, where I had methodically assembled the pieces of my darkest preparations. In solemn reflection, I had meticulously crafted a will, orchestrated my financial affairs, planned the details of my own funeral, and penned bittersweet farewell letters. In this agonizing process, I had confronted the relentless specters of my past, wrestled with inner demons, and grappled with the haunting phantoms of my own psyche. Now, teetering on the edge of the abyss, I faced only one stark choice — to relinquish my grip and descend into the unknown."...
ADVANCE PRAISE
KENDIS GIBSON
ABOUT
Kendis Gibson is a multiple national Emmy award-winning journalist. Over his decades-long career, Gibson has covered some of the biggest stories impacting our world. He was one of the first journalists to ground zero following the terrorist attacks on 9/11, escaping only minutes before the first tower fell. Over the years, Gibson has anchored and reported on the historic political races, from Barack Obama’s ascension to the Presidency, Donald Trump’s surprisingly successful 2016 race, and Joe Biden’s victory in 2020.
