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A Witch Like Me by Sirona Knight |
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Contributed by Mike Gleason
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Friday, 21 October 2005 |
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Right off the top let me say that I hope this book inspires another one or two in the same line, although perhaps not limited to book authors. I love the idea of learning more about some of the background of some of the "big names" in Paganism. Of course, some of the people I would most like to read about are deceased, but perhaps there are close associates who could provide the data for "posthumous interviews." In another vein, perhaps a book of fictional biographies could be assembled for the likes of Harry Potter, Sabrina, Samantha ("Bewitched") Stevens, the "Charmed" sisters, etc.
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A Witch’s Beverages and Brews by Patricia Telesco |
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Contributed by Mike Gleason
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Friday, 21 October 2005 |
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First things first. This is the second book by Ms. Telesco I have obtained. The first (A Charmed Life, by the same publisher) I found extremely difficult to become interested in. In fact, I have yet to finish it. This book was much more readable and interesting, at least from my point of view.
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Healing With Crystals by Pamela Louise Chase and Jonathan Pawlik |
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Contributed by Mike Gleason
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Tuesday, 01 May 2001 |
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The major problem, and indeed my only problem, dealt with the authors’ assertions relating to the function of crystals in the ancient land of Atlantis. Personally, I lean towards agreeing with them, but I feel that their assesrtions should have been a little less dogmatic. We don’t KNOW for sure that crystals were used in the manner they assert (just as we don’t KNOW much about any prehistoric or early historic events). A simple “Some people believe...” would have made me feel better about this section.
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The Veil of Isis by W. Winwoode Reade |
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Contributed by Mike Gleason
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Tuesday, 11 January 2000 |
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Perhaps the only problem which I had with this book was the lack of information regarding the original publication data. At no time is there any indication of when this book was published. From internal evidence (i.e., the latest date mentioned for a reference, and the style of writing) it is apparent that it was published near the end of the 19th century, but an actual date would have been nice.
The author, understandably, writes from a Christian perspective and this perspective permeates the entire work. If you are seeking a balanced view of the Druids, you should look elsewhere. This book presents a look at how the earliest of “modern” writers approached the subject of “heathen” religions.
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