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Book of Shadows: A Modern Woman's Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess
by Phyllis Curott
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Broadway (1999-10-05)
ISBN: 0767900553
EAN: 9780767900553
Dewy Decimal #: 291.33
Paperback: 320 pages
Release Date: 1999-10-05
SKU: 07020080
Condition: Very Good as issued
Comments: Trade Paperback. Very Good condition with no markings. No highlights, underlines or notes in text. No creases to spine or cover. Slight tanning and minor cover wear. Tight binding and clean text. Very Nice copy.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Since Phyllis Currot first published Book of Shadows, the story of her spiritual journey and initiation as a High Priestess in the Wiccan community, Witchcraft has captured America's imagination as a theme for fiction, television shows, and films. Now America's highest-profile Witch returns to dispel more myths and misrepresentations of her faith, and to share a practical guide to the beautiful spiritual rituals and philosophies behind Wiccan tradition.
Rich with enchanting stories from Currot's own experiences and detailed advice for creating potions, working with Nature, and finding the Divine within, Witch Crafting is much more than just another superficial recipe book. Curott's unique guidebook integrates the inspiration of religious wisdom with sound, practical information. Witch Crafting reveals how to: incorporate Wiccan practices into your daily life; master the secret arts of effective spell casting; create sacred space and personal rituals; perform divinations for insight and success; and tap the magical power of altered states, such as dreaming meditation, prayer, and trance.
Perfect for beginners or seasoned practitioners, Witch Crafting is the ideal handbook for anyone seeking to unlock the divine power that makes real magic happen, and to experience the power and gifts of the universe more fully.
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Customer Reviews
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A Beautiful and Inspiring Journey
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-11-03
I try to be objective and balanced when I type my reviews. Here is a beautiful, inspiring, and deeply spiritual book about the author's personal journey to Wicca.
Now, I am a feminist (I use the definition provided by dictionary.com which basically means it is about women's rights and equality-which for me includes the rights of all peoples regardless of sex, race, religion) but a rational and fair one at that.
One thing I found negative about this book was the unbalanced and in some ways, unfair feminist view. I believe in rationality and realism, but most of all being fair. Her views are understandable and mostly accurate but I did find some inaccuracies in the mix.
What I found to be inaccurate was her history of the Inquisitions and witchcraft. This is mostly a myth or a half-myth in Wicca that more seasoned practioners should know is not fully true.
It was only *partly* true. I believe in honesty and accuracy...
Aside from that, this book has become a favorite of mine. It is beautiful, descriptive, inspiring, and loving when you read about the Goddess.
If you would like to learn more about Wiccan or Goddess spirituality then I recommend you check this book out for a real look at it. Or if you just like reading true spiritual experiences.
I may not agree with all of the author's opinions but she is a fave author of mine. You may like her as well.
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Book of Shadows
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-11-01
I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. I liked it so much because it beautifully describes one woman's journey with both achievements and self doubts. i could really relate to it.
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Perfect book for Newbies and Experienced Craftpeople
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-09-01
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Although I have been reading and studying the craft for 10 years, I wish I had found this book early on my path. Curott's own feelings as she ventured into Wicca reflected my own and I am sure many others as well. While I experienced the whole guilt factor of leaving Christianity, Curott just seemed to wrestle with the whole "this feels wierd doing ritual factor." What I loved about this book was that it was simply a non-threatening essay style read-like-a-novel book, so if someone just starting out was curious but did not want to committ to learning ritual, correspondence, Sabbats and Esbats, she could read this book and get a true insight while still picking up a few important facts she could recognize later in deeper study. I recommend this book to any newbie especially. Read it and then decide if you are truly ready to convert to Wicca and dedicate your life to the ways of the Wise and the Goddesses. For the experienced Witch or Wiccan, this book will remind you of your own feelings of the awe and wonder you felt when first starting out. Plus it has some good ritual ideas you can pick up, and read about them as they are performed, not just like a recipe.
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PORN WARNING
Rating  (1)
Date: 2006-10-11
4 out of 18 customers found this reveiw helpful
I enjoyed the book. I was ready to buy the sequel. The book is excellent and is NOT porn but true stuff I believe. But the web site mentioned at the back of the book (web site is registered to Ms. Curott) is a pornography site. I contacted her publicist 5 months ago who said she would contact the web master. But after 5 months the web site still directs people to a porn site. Not good. And not good for wicca. Do NOT go to this web site mentioned in the book!
And MS CUROTT. - if you are out there - tell us that that website is NOT your will and that you are fighting it in courts or something! It's disgusting!
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Breath taking, Spiritual lifting book
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-07-15
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This was one of the first spiritual books that I read. I fell in love with this book immediately just by looking at the front cover. This book really touched my heart and soul. It helped me find my spiritual path. I recommend this book to everyone. She is a wonderful author and woman.
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