Jami G. (jamiG) -
Helpful Score: 3
This book was a page turner in that it had a storyline along with a lot of insightful information regarding the practices of Witches. Though it was maybe a bit dramatically written (as someone who tends toward the overdramatic, I'm not judging - I'm just saying), this usually tended to be beautiful, not melodrama. (But perhaps I am just jealous of the beauty and serenity of the experiences she described.)
This book is a good initiation for anyone who wants to know more about what modern-day Witches do and why. If you're looking for trouble or hysteria, be warned: it's real life, not newts and curses. Describes the respect for others and nature that most Witches embrace.
In the Appendix, there is a very nice Table of Correspondences, several Spells and a description of the Wheel of the Year. Also a thorough Resource List (with mags, centers, catalogs and events) and a list of Books of Interest that I thought was pretty on the money.
Overall, this is a good read for fun (even if not interested in Witches/Wicca), especially for women as the story focuses on her professional life in the music industry with a misogynist boss aptly named Hadus. Slightly feminist but mostly just realist and full of wonderful details of the Witches in her coven and their rituals and spells.
This book is a good initiation for anyone who wants to know more about what modern-day Witches do and why. If you're looking for trouble or hysteria, be warned: it's real life, not newts and curses. Describes the respect for others and nature that most Witches embrace.
In the Appendix, there is a very nice Table of Correspondences, several Spells and a description of the Wheel of the Year. Also a thorough Resource List (with mags, centers, catalogs and events) and a list of Books of Interest that I thought was pretty on the money.
Overall, this is a good read for fun (even if not interested in Witches/Wicca), especially for women as the story focuses on her professional life in the music industry with a misogynist boss aptly named Hadus. Slightly feminist but mostly just realist and full of wonderful details of the Witches in her coven and their rituals and spells.
Kelli Q. reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A high priestess of Wicca tells the story of her early days in the craft. You'll follow this smart and savvy Manhattan lawyer as she discovers the Goddess and becomes more than she ever thought possible. Great for newcomers to Wicca.
Glenda W. (Mixitup) reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 57 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
It's been a while since I read this, but I remember I liked it quite a bit. It takes the mystery out of Wicca and reveals it for what it is ~ a powerful spiritual way of life that brings happiness to many.
Elizabeth L. (morningdove3202) reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is more of a personal story than your average how to be Wiccan book, and because of that I found it much more interesting. If you are new to Wicca, curious about what being Wiccan is like or what being in a coven is like, you will enjoy this book. If you are looking for serious how to practice Wicca books, this might not be right for you, but I recommend reading it anyway.
Holly B. (borged) reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
An individual woman's experience with Witchcraft and Wicca. It's very inspiring and a great read. If you're in a spritual rut or just want to know more this is a great place to start!
