Family Wicca : Practical Paganism for Parents and Children [Paperback]

Ashleen O'Gaea (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 1992

At last, Wiccan families can take heart! Here is the first book written specifically for pagan parents who want to introduce their children to the principles of Witchcraft. Wiccan activist and mother Ashleen O'Gaea offers encouragement, shares her own family's experiences, discusses real-life challenges and how to deal with them, and provides a wealth of simple rituals and inexpensive projects that will enhance your family's life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: New Page Books; 1st edition (January 8, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875425917
• ISBN-13: 978-0875425917
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,862,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sometimes I have to remind myself that I'm not an Arizona native; I was born in the Pacific Northwest, but can't imagine calling anywhere but Tucson home.

I'm a Third Degree Wiccan priestess and the author of several books about Wicca . . . and I'm just breaking into fiction with short stories and novels.

I'm a co-founder of the Tucson Area Wiccan-Pagan Network, and with my husband Canyondancer I'm a co-founder of the Adventure Tradition of Wicca. I'm on the board of and the writing priestess for Mother Earth Ministries-ATC, a Tucson-based Neo-Pagan prison ministry.

I'm on the board of the Society of Southwestern Authors, for which I coordinate the annual Writing Contest. In our spare time (!) 'dancer and I love to entertain; we like to camp and travel, too, even though we miss our old dog and three kitties when we do.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have bought seven copies so far, and I need to get another, December 17, 1999

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"quest351" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Family Wicca : Practical Paganism for Parents and Children (Paperback)

The first time I read this book was the Spring of 1994. This book helped me answer MANY tough questions from my children, especially my daughter. I read this book for the first time only two or three months after I embraced my Pagan/Wiccan Path. We were in Germany at the time, and when it was time to move to the states, we chose Tucson Arizona, because of this book. I was able to make contact with the Tucson Area Wiccan Network (soon there after to become the Tucson Area Wiccan & Pagan Network) within 7 days of us arriving in Tucson, because of this book.

The reason I have bought so many copies so far ... this is a wonderful gift for anyone who deals with children, or even someone who wants to incorporate some "fun" back into their Spiritual Path, no matter the Path.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Simply Common Sense, June 9, 2000

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"moonfire_72" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Family Wicca : Practical Paganism for Parents and Children (Paperback)

This is a decent enough book, but I found that it wasn't very helpful to me - a person who has been walking the pagan path for a long time or has experience with children does not really need The Family Wicca Book. Everything in it is simply plain common sense that most people can work out for themselves. The answers to the tough questions weren't really that innovative, just practical thinking - and others might answer some of those questions differently.

Having said that, I also think this is a good book for parents who have no prior experience with children, or who have just come to Wicca. If you are in this group, I do recommend that you buy the book - it can give you some solid advice, and perhaps offer a springboard from which you can develop your own ideas.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for the newbies to the craft, November 13, 2000

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"ladyeithne" (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Family Wicca : Practical Paganism for Parents and Children (Paperback)

My husband bought this book for me earlier this year, and its darn near worn out. I've lent it out so many times I'll be amazed if I ever get it back. The book helps families (especially those new to the craft or solitary) understand that they are not alone and give some ideas as to what they can do to help their children and families understand. Ive sent copies to my Southern Baptist grandparents and Catholic father to help them understand us better. A great book!