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Our Name is Melancholy: The Complete Books of Azrael Paperback – May 1, 2002

ISBN-13: 978-0944087145 ISBN-10: 0944087140 Edition: 4 Revised

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 435 pages
  • Publisher: Westgate Pr; 4 Revised edition (May 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0944087140
  • ISBN-13: 978-0944087145
  • Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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"It might shock, intimidate, seduce, sadden you, sound unbelievable, or make perfect sense. But it will not leave you unaffected..." --Fortaen Times, UK 2002

"This is an expression of love that is all encompassing between two spirit halves separated by the Ultimate Mystery..." --Balder Magazine, UK 2002

"A story of, quite literally, love from beyond the grave." --Insights Magazine 2003

About the Author

As a child, Leilah Wendell grew up shadowed by a powerful & dark entity. Unremembered to her at first, this spirit became the host of numerous paranormal & extraordinary occurrences. These haunting events led her on a life-long excursion into the astral world. More precisely, into the "Valley of the Shadow." She has spent most of her life researching, writing & teaching matters pertaining to the necromantic & metaphysical, particularly the grey areas where light & darkness merge in a most necessary & important balance. Through her unique relationship with the Angel of Death, Leilah endeavors to impart His message to all. A member of the Author's Guild/Author' League of America, Leilah Wendell is the world's foremost recognized researcher of Death personifications and encounters. Author of 14 books and scores of articles on the subject, she is also a fine artists, poet and proprietor of The Westgate Museum in Louisiana, the first and only gallery devoted exclusively to Necromantic Art & Literature. Dedicated to Azrael, the Angel of Death, the gallery features fine art, prints, posters, books, cards, sculpture, artifacts, jewelry & one of a kind items. Born in New York and best known for her ground-breaking title Our Name is Melancholy- The Complete Books of Azrael, and over 35 years of research and documentation via The Azrael Project, she currently resides in Western Louisiana, in what is commonly referred to as "The House of Death"

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful By Stefan Isaksson on December 7, 2005
Our Name is Melancholy is a strange book, because it's more than just a book. In one sense it's a declaration of love from Leilah Wendell to Azrael, the angel of Death. On the other hand it's a declaration of love from Azrael to Wendell. It's also a biography of Wendell's life and childhood, how and why she founded Westgate and opened the House of Death in New Orleans. Furthermore, it has attributions from Wendell's husband Daniel Kemp. And, it's filled with spiritual discussions about the true nature of Death and what happens when our lives on earth finally come to an end.

Does this confuse you? Good, because it really IS confusing. Put shortly, Wendell's relation with the angel of Death, which she has met both physically and spiritually (whatever that means) is quite unusual. Azrael is her one true love; but in this life in this body she's married to Daniel Kemp, who she lives with in the House of Death.

Not surprisingly, Wendell isn't afraid of death - after all, she and it shares something so special that she's unable to really describe it in words - but still, Our Name is Melancholy is definitely not a pro-suicide book. What Wendell tries to explain is that we don't really have any real reason to fear death, since it's not an evil thing in itself. Whether or not one chooses to believe in this is up to the reader, but the message isn't very much different from other books of the New Age that all talk about how this particular life on earth is but one of many lives).

Hmm... Well, that might be, but the truth is that in case you don't really care much about the New Age in general and spirituality in particular, then Our Name is Melancholy probably isn't the right book for you.
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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful By Kvetina on June 16, 2003
Leilah Wendall has woven a tome of wondrous beauty and magic, sharing with us the true nature of the Being known as Azrael, the Angel of Death. Taking us back through many lives lived, and shared through the eyes and words of this mighty Angel, we come to know Him not as a fearsome creature of mythical legend, but a compassionate Being willing to take us within the gentle and cold embrace of His wings. Their hauntingly penned words gracefully intertwine allowing one to see past their deepest fears surrounding the mystery of Death as we know it. This is truly a compelling book and unlike any I've ever before encountered. With a great love and wisdom shared, and lushly illustrated, 'Our Name is Melancholy...' is a wondrous read to soothe the searching soul.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful By Lord Dellamorte on June 13, 2003
This book is still as original as it was when I first read it, 10 years ago. With a truly open-mind, and a desire to know know more of Azrael, one will certainly enjoy this wonderful writing. Those who are not into the "Darker Side" of life will most likely not appreiate, nor even understand the writings. But those who love the cemeteries, the angels, and Death in a complex way, certainly will appreciate this writing. So, it is truly not for everyone, but certainly for those who know of and understand Azrael. I would highly recommend this book to those with open minds, and those with the desire to explore new "religions and philosophies". I am very happy to say that it is part of our vast book collection.
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