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Spellbound

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As a child and family counselor, I found this book to be very helpful in discerning the influences that children and teens are exposed to on a regular basis. This book would help parents and those who work with youth to protect them in practical ways. The guidelines offered are realistic and can be sensibly implemented. This is a fantastic easy read and I would highly recommend it.

I enjoyed this book, and see it as a good introduction to the occult for average parents who may be concerned about the spiritual health of their children in today's society. I also really appreciate the way Ms. Montenegro distinguishes between fantasy and occult in fictional stories. She leaves parents the option of nurturing a child's imagination, while at the same time equipping them to recognize occult like influences.

This is a very insightful and useful book for any Christian; particularly for those Christians who want to gain a deeper understanding about the supernatural world from a Biblical perspective.

The book is arranged in such a way that you can read it in parts, or readily refer back to certain sections. Her notes in the back of the book will help you delve deeper. Marcia Montenegro is clearly well-versed in understanding occultic philosophy and as a former-astrologer, she understands the allure of the supernatural in ways that will open your eyes. As a Christian myself for over 15 years, I was alerted to areas in my life where I too have been seduced by "other-worldly" influences.

The author has done a marvelous job of balancing concern for potential mental, moral and spiritual dangers in dealing with the supernatural world, without being an alarmist. What I find particularly helpful about the book is that the author gives practical advice as to how to communicate openly and effectively with the teens and preteens in your life.

Marcia Montenegro clearly has a heart for young people and their parents! A must read!

Author Marcia Montenegro, former professional astrologer, now believer in Jesus Christ, wrote this book to "inform parents about the basics of the paranormal" but more importantly, to warn us of the real danger of the now widespread, near common place, occurrence of all things occultic. We have now become desensitized "to the bizarre, to violence, and to evil. This desensitization gradually increases, but often in ways so subtle, the person is unaware of it. It is as if invisible calluses develop on the person's spirit, mind, and emotions. This effect may only be noticeable to others after a period of time." This chapter "Calluses on the Soul" alone is worth the price of the book.

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This is an excellent book for helping parents understand the incredible power of the supernatural. This book will help Christian parents who have long feared the subject have more confidence and be more informed as to the real threat that the occult has for todays family values.

I found this book very informative for someone that has little information on this topic. You get a good education without it being overwhelming. It helps to open your eyes to how much in our every day society is part of this new age world. It's actually quite scary. It has permiated all of society. Especially be aware of what your children watch. Some cartoons are occult and I didn't even know it. Whatever happened to the Flinstones?

This book has great insight that everyone with or without kids should know. Please read this book.

When I first purchased Marcia Montengro's book: "Spellbound", I was under the belief it would only benefit me if I was dealing with a younger population. However, I can say Montenegro's book is for anyone who has concerns, questions and misconceptions about what New Age thought, techniques and philosophies are all about. She breaks down every point without overloading the reader and endows them with a deeper understanding of what is out there today. She is definitely an expert in this field. This book has been a main stay in my library and an incredible help for me when dialoguing with those who find the New Age approach to spirituality harmless. More importantly, she points out the subtlety of it and how it has made a strong impact in our society today. From yoga, astrology and even to Saturday morning cartoons, Marcia Montenegro clearly reveals their backdrops and ultimate purpose. I have referred to her book on a number of ocassions both for personal and informative reasons. I highly recommend it. "Spellbound" should be a part of everyone's library who is concerned about the New Age movement. It is one of the best books out there!

Very good, informative book on the dangers of the Occult in young people and undiscerning "Christian" adults.
A must read if you have kids!

Marcia Montenegro has a powerful testimony and has been extremely helpful to me and my family in the last few months after our former church took a left turn so to speak, and began to embrace eastern mystical thought. This book is very informative and easy to comprehend for any parent or adolescent who may or may not be aware of the widespread influence of the occult and it's attractive pull on our youth. I pray that God uses this book and continues to use the ministry of CANA in a mighty way. Blessings