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!
George J. reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
From indiviual study, to covencraft, this book enlightens the modern woman in the ways of witchcraft. Easy to follow and well written.
Angela J. (KitchenWitch) reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 14 more book reviews
This book is not like the cover pictured here, but it is the same book. It is the First Edition so the ISBN number isn't in the data base. It has a white cover with a picture of the author on the front of the book. Publsihed in 1998 by Broadway Books.
Elizabeth B. (grimreaper) reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 29 more book reviews
I found this book to be really interesting. It makes the idea of Wicca more personal. It also helps to understand that it is so much more meaningful than just what people believe, i.e. hocus pocus, sacrifice, etc.
Stacey A. (starfkr) reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on + 53 more book reviews
An interesting introduction to Wicca told via the author's own experiences. I found the book a little formulaic but not enough that it ruined the book for me. I found Curott to be very likable and authentic as well as a good writer. More than just being a good story, this book does a good job of debunking a lot of myths out there about Wicca and paganism. Very enlightening.
Leda B. (metricliter) reviewed Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess on
Amazing and inspiring. Reads like you are experiencing the magic right along with her.
Sandra R. (tigerwren) -
The book follows a Priestess as she starts her interest to her initiation. The book not only leans heavily on feminism but also on traditionalism which I am not. Still I did find some useful elements like spells and lessons. I definitely think everyone should read this book at least once in their life.
