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Summary: great book
Review: i found this book to be clear, informative, and honest. it really made anyone feel as though they could pursue this subject with ease.
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Summary: Soft Opening for Beginners
Review: Cunningham has a way of showing beginners, who aren't looking for a group, ways to understand this religion. Not all of his direction is complete... but whose books about this subject are? A great introduction.
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Summary: Cunnigham sure can write 'em!
Review: This book is a great start, or an excellent refresher for anyone intersted in dreams, green arts, wicca, psycic awareness, and all other happy feelings! His great understanding of the position of Solitary Wiccans in modern times allows for freedom, and well-being. I highly recommend that if you need anything else after reading this book, check out his other titles like "Magical Aromatherapy" and "Wicca a Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner". Also works from other authors including "Book of Hours, Prayers to the Goddess" by Galen Gillotte and Llewellyn's "Witches' Datebook (for the year)"
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Summary: Great For Starters
Review: This book is a great start for beginners or for those who are simply curious. However, that's about it; there is nothing here that will change your life in any way or make you think any differently. It's mostly lecture-like material here.
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Summary: ~ Scott was truly an asset to the pagan community
Review: I can not say anything bad about Scott Cunningham's books. This one is a very concise guide to the Wiccan way of life for the individual. It gets straight to the point and is not confusing. It is definitely a great addition to anybody's Wiccan library.
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Summary: Great Introduction
Review: A really good introduction for those that are simply curious or those that are trying to decide whether or not they want to follow the wiccan path. It's very general, encouraging the reader to rely on their own intuition and use this text only as the foundation for their own tradition, not taking every word as gospel. It goes into basic ritual design and magic, but not into the more technical aspects, which should be taken seriously and left until after much more studying. A very good foundation for the beginner, helps a lot with starting a book of shadows and your own tradition as a solitary.
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Summary: Wicca... A book to read
Review: Though this isn't the first book I read on the topic, I find myself wishing it was! This is an fun and easy to read introduction to wicca. Enough is revealed to discover on your own what this earth based religion has to offer. The book itself is not so complex that you wish you never delved into it, and gives you the choice of whether to further explore this path. If you know little or nothing about wicca, read this book. Even if you decide not ot practice, you will know more for reading.
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Summary: A Good Starting Point....
Review: I will not deny that this book is a good starting point for the new Wiccan. Mr. Cunningham has a clear writing style, that is easy to understand and does not feel "preachy." His information is solid, and well-reasoned.The only thing that I really have a problem with in this book is that it does not give much informaiton on theory or on mythology, just what amounts to a passing mention of these important concepts. I strongly suggest that students not stop with this book--I have seen a lot of "newbies" who stop at this book and get frustrated or upset when they meet others on this path who flat out tell them that Wicca is much more than what is described in this book. Again, this book is a good *starting* point, but not the end all and be all of Wicca.
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Summary: A Great Primer for New Wiccans and Forgetful Ones :-)
Review: If you are looking for a great all around introduction to Wicca as a religion and a way of life -- along with a good reference to dispel myths and stereotypes -- this is your book! Scott goes over a very brief history of Wicca, but then goes right into the Goddess and the God, the Sabbats and Esbats, magic, tools, jewelry, and supplies. At the back of the book he has a workable Book of Shadows (a sample -- with many things in Wicca, especially as a Solitary, you can change what you need to adapt for your life) and an herbal grimoire and recipes. Scott's book was one of the first to make Wicca acceptable to those who couldn't find covens or didn't want to be public about their curiosity. This book allows you to read in private and to start practicing without having to join anything, subscribe to anything, or buy any special materials. He makes it accessible, friendly, and down to earth. If you are looking for a Primer on Wicca without getting technical or complicated, buy this book. I have been practicing Wicca (as a Solitary, thanks to Scott) for 10 years, my book is very dog-eared and worn, but I still refer to it for inspiration and reference. Happy reading and Blessed Be!
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Summary: Wonderful Introduction
Review: A friend recommended this book to me as an excellent introduction to this religion, and she was right. The author's gentle, relaxed and even at times jovial approach to explaining Wiccan concepts made it easy to read and to learn more about this ancient religion. I found myself nodding silently at some of the things he said. He also takes great pains to explain that what he says in this book is not the "be all" of wicca, just that as the book calls itself, a guide for those folk who practice wicca in a solitary manner. You are free to design your own rituals and practice them in whatever way feels most comfortable to you. The book is divided into three major sections: theory, practice and the standing book of shadows, all well done. Wicca at times from the way the author describes it can be a joyful experience. Interesting how a lot of the so-called "Christian holidays" actually evolved from Pagan ones. Various Sabbats and of course the celebrating of the various equinoxes are traditional Wiccan holidays, and most correspond to modern day holidays, Imbolc for example falling on the same day as Groundhog Day. My friend refers to this book as her "Wiccan bible." While some may call this comparison sacrilegious or heresy, I say the only way to judge for yourself is to read this book for yourself.
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