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Summary: An inside look at a variety of Authors
Review: A different kind of book, 'A Witch Like Me' is a collection of biographies from some of the most influential Author/Witches today. Sirona Knight has chosen 14 'Witches', all of whom follow a path specific to themselves, asked each of these authors 20 questions and put together a very insightful look at some of the movers and shakers of the written Craft path.
While many of the '20 questions' were actually multipart questions and there are much more than '20 questions', and in many instances the authors did not exactly answer each and every one of them, each author did give a good overview of the material asked. The editing blends these questions together to give us a narrative from each of the authors, resembling more of a story than an interview.
The authors covered includes Sirona's personal story, as well as Dorothy Morrison, Trish Telesco, A. J. Drew, Phyllis Currot, Ray Buckland and Marion Weinstein to name a few. The list is impressive.
Reading each story, we come away with a bit of each author, a little background, some impressive moments in their lives, their personal beliefs, their visions and how they feel about today's Craft movement.
The diversity of the authors chosen gives a variety of impressions, and while not all these authors will speak to everyone, I believe there is something for everyone in this little book. Not everyone is going to find each and every author exciting nor even interesting, but these are stories that will appeal to many.
'A Witch Like Me' offers inspiration, validation and positive affirmations. An interesting look at some of the authors in our community. boudica
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Summary: An inside look at a variety of Authors
Review: A different kind of book, 'A Witch Like Me' is a collection of biographies from some of the most influential Author/Witches today. Sirona Knight has chosen 14 'Witches', all of whom follow a path specific to themselves, asked each of these authors 20 questions and put together a very insightful look at some of the movers and shakers of the written Craft path.
While many of the '20 questions' were actually multipart questions and there are much more than '20 questions', and in many instances the authors did not exactly answer each and every one of them, each author did give a good overview of the material asked. The editing blends these questions together to give us a narrative from each of the authors, resembling more of a story than an interview.
The authors covered includes Sirona's personal story, as well as Dorothy Morrison, Trish Telesco, A. J. Drew, Phyllis Currot, Ray Buckland and Marion Weinstein to name a few. The list is impressive.
Reading each story, we come away with a bit of each author, a little background, some impressive moments in their lives, their personal beliefs, their visions and how they feel about today's Craft movement.
The diversity of the authors chosen gives a variety of impressions, and while not all these authors will speak to everyone, I believe there is something for everyone in this little book. Not everyone is going to find each and every author exciting nor even interesting, but these are stories that will appeal to many.
'A Witch Like Me' offers inspiration, validation and positive affirmations. An interesting look at some of the authors in our community. boudica
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Summary: Great concept, but...
Review: I read this book a few months back and did like it a lot. However, my issues with the book are the shortness and incomplete nature of some of the authors' stories, not to mention the interjections of Sirona Knight herself during some of them. I found that to be somewhat disconcerting. But, this book at least gives some perspectives on some of today's Pagan authors. The reader gets to see how they all got started, and that is very important within Paganism. Despite my reservations about the execution of the book, it is still a valuable source for someone who is studying Paganism, as Paganism is an experiential religion. The student must know of the experiences of Pagans.
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Summary: I enjoyed the personal stories
Review: I was very glad that I had read most of these authors before reading this book because I would have been turned off by some if this was my first introduction to them.The book is very short and there is nary 10 pages for each of the authors - not counting Sirona Knight. The meat of the book is only 173 pages for 14 authors. There were no real glimmers of insight and when there were, there was no detail to back them up. I wish the questions posed to the authors were a little better thought out and that the authors took time to illustrate what they do magically in their daily lives and how they combat discrimination. Everything else is just fluff - knowing glances and histories full of royalty and generals as well has statements that they are the magic. If you are going to write books to try to reach people, certainly there is more to your daily lives than that! Also, there is no insight into any of the authors' creative processes. That said, I am glad that I read the book. Some of the author responses are definitely worthwhile and prompted me to read some people I had been leery about before. Unfortunately, the book just has a thrown together feel - It could have been a bit longer and better thought out (or perhaps the selected authors could have made their responses a little better). Generally, I think I would have been better served to buy a book by any one of these authors. This book would be good for people who collect books by particular writers or to get a very small insight into the leaders of the pagan community. I just think it was a missed opportunity. I wish I had a chance to ask the questions!
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Summary: Should be titled A Wiccan Like Me
Review: If this book was titled "A Wiccan Like Me" it would have made more sense. Overall it was a good book to promote Wiccan pride and a nice read concerning the lives of Wiccan Witches. And I did get some nice insight into some of the more popular Wiccan authors. But if you are a Witch but not a Wiccan you may be disappointed at the heavy amount of "Why I became Wiccan" segments in the different chapters. Yet, each person's story was a wonderful read and no matter what religion you follow, if you are a Witch you can identify with the growth challenges the Wiccan Witches have endured. But for the record, not all Witches are Wiccan.
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Summary: This is a Spiritual Journey
Review: Sirona Knight distinguished author of many books, has brought us something new. A Witch Like me is a beautifully well-written book of personal stories of thirteen of the most influential Witches and Authors in the pagan community. Ever wonder how a witch lives? Or perhaps how your magickal life is different or similar to others? Ever wonder how they found their path or what life changing experience they have had? Now you can learn all about them and in doing so perhaps you can identify with something from each. This is a soul searching wonderful read, that you will find yourself reading many times. It could be they really are A Witch Like Me! M.L. Benton, Publisher, Echoed Voices.
Copyright © January 2002
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Summary: REALLY A GOOD BOOK WITH LOTS OF GREAT STORIES!
Review: This book was really helpful and changed my life when I read it. I was always curious about Wicca, and I seemed to be drawn to it for a lot of years. Knight answered a lot of the questions I had, and reading her story and the other stories really showed me that I definitely needed to follow the Wiccan path. Check this book out yourself if you are interested in Wicca.
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Summary: The Old Religion presented in entertaining ways!
Review: What makes this a fine reading experience is the fact that the Old Religion is seen through the eyes and words of those who practice it, and who openly share how they came to be part of the Old Religion. This is a great nonfiction reference book for the home library. It is accurate, entertaining, and enjoyable reading. Five stars to all concerned! If you are interested in Witchcraft and Wicca, this is the book! Excellent.
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Summary: Could Have Been Better!
Review: When i got the book the first parts of the book were very interesting, however, had problems of the author talking about the so called "mainstream" towards the craft, which was kinda sick, cause after reading books from authors that she interviewed its really hard to believe in what they say. The true interviews that enjoyed the most were the ones by Trish Telesco (gotta root for the home town hero :) ), Raven Grimassi, Raymond Buckland, and Lady Sabrina and many others, cause these folks truly write in what they say in thier books.
The ones that i had to roll my eyes up and say "whatever" were authors she interviewed like A.J.Drew (cause after "wicca for couples", you cannot believe anything this guy says anymore), Phyllis Currot (which her book of shadows was a really great book, her lack of ethics in "witch crafting" were awful) and last, but, not least of the worst of the interviews Silver Ravenwolf (just read her books and you'll know why).These folks dont truly live by thier own words, instead, they either point the blame towards what is wrong with wicca..like the reader is stupid or something or they tell you how wicca "should be" and think that you should do it this way, cause thier way is the right way..thinking that the reader doesnt think for them self, this is what some of the interviewed authors (the worst ones she interviewed anyways) believe in the books that they write only in hopes that you will too. Anyways, i wouldn't bother with this book unless you want endless hours of "how i found out that i was a witch..ummmm i lit a match!" or something stupid like that, save your money and buy something better.
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Summary: Could Have Been Better!
Review: When i got the book the first parts of the book were very interesting, however, had problems of the author talking about the so called "mainstream" towards the craft, which was kinda sick, cause after reading books from authors that she interviewed its really hard to believe in what they say. The true interviews that enjoyed the most were the ones by Trish Telesco (gotta root for the home town hero :) ), Raven Grimassi, Raymond Buckland, and Lady Sabrina and many others, cause these folks truly write in what they say in thier books.
The ones that i had to roll my eyes up and say "whatever" were authors she interviewed like A.J.Drew (cause after "wicca for couples", you cannot believe anything this guy says anymore), Phyllis Currot (which her book of shadows was a really great book, her lack of ethics in "witch crafting" were awful) and last, but, not least of the worst of the interviews Silver Ravenwolf (just read her books and you'll know why).These folks dont truly live by thier own words, instead, they either point the blame towards what is wrong with wicca..like the reader is stupid or something or they tell you how wicca "should be" and think that you should do it this way, cause thier way is the right way..thinking that the reader doesnt think for them self, this is what some of the interviewed authors (the worst ones she interviewed anyways) believe in the books that they write only in hopes that you will too. Anyways, i wouldn't bother with this book unless you want endless hours of "how i found out that i was a witch..ummmm i lit a match!" or something stupid like that, save your money and buy something better.
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