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Wicca Demystified: A Guide for Practitioners, Family and Friends

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What a book! Finally! It is stated that this book is not a Wicca 101 book and they could not have been more correct. It is 1000 times better than a Wicca 101 book. This book not only explains this religion to our friends and family but it also explains what this religion is to those investigating it as a possible religion of their own. I have read many books on Wicca and they explain what the holidays are, who the Goddess and God are and how to do a ritual. Wicca Demystified tells us the "why's" behind the practical application, it tells us the ramifications of our actions and much, much more. Any new student should read this book first. Wicca Demystified will clear up many misunderstandings of the Wiccan religion. Way to go Bryan.

This book eschews commercialized versions of Wicca to deliver frank and truthful information to the audiences needing it the most. It is useful for individuals who are investigating Wicca as a religion, but it is especially helpful for the potentially confused (and scared) friends and family.

An avalanche of stereotypes and misinformation in this society about what Wicca is and who Wiccans are subsequently leaves the friends and families of the practitioners in a bind. They might want to be supportive, but those family members and friends do not necessarily know where to turn for affirming information. Despite Wicca being recognized as a religion (by institutions such as the United States military!) accurate information about Wicca remains to find.

The tone of this book is open-minded, Lankford is able to empathize with his readers own path. He is an advanced witch but does not forget that potential readers and readers are entering with a dearth of information about this religion. Pulling rank on them would have been easy but he is instead empathetic to their own journey towards acceptance of friends, family, and themselves.

Oh my, this is the book about Wicca that I've been waiting for. I have been Wiccan for twenty years and I have needed this book for at least the last fifteen. Finally, I have a book that I would be willing to hand to my mother or co-workers without having to apologize for some of the things it says. This book gives you an honest look at what Wicca is and why people choose to be Wiccan without trying to convert you or make you run screaming. For Christians this book gives you an insight into the Wiccan world, helping you understand why someone would choose to be Wiccan, while letting you interpret the information for yourself and draw your own conclusions. For Wiccans this book is the best resource I've found for helping others understand our beliefs. It gives a great description of all the basic Wiccan beliefs and misconceptions as well as delving into the types of questions people ask us about our religion.

I didn't agree with everything in this book but Mr. Lankford went out of his way to tell people he doesn't expect everyone to agree with everything he says. However, the things I disagreed with challenged me to examine my own beliefs, deepening my own connection to spirit. It's like your having a conversation with the author where he seems to say, "This is how I see the world, now how do you see it."

This is the best and most helpful Wiccan book that I have seen in years. It is insightful, humorous and fun to read. I bought this book on my way home from work and thought I would read the introduction at bedtime, but when I looked up again it was 2:00 in the morning. Not only do you need this book, you will want several copies so you can loan it to friends or donate a copy to the library.

Bryan Lankford has given us a gem. "Wicca Demystified" is a well-written, insightful and very reader-friendly book. It explains the religion of Wicca in a very down-to-earth and straightforward manner minus all the hype and sensationalism all too often present in many books on the subject. This is a book I would be proud to give my friends and family who wanted to understand what Wicca is all about.

Mr. Lankford does a wonderful job explaining what Wicca is and what Wicca is not. He understand the ins and outs of this religion and is able to clearly explain it for anyone to understand. If you are Wiccan and have family who want to know more about what you do, this is the book to get them! This author comes across as a person who knows how scary it can be for someone to hear that a loved one is Wiccan or a Witch. He does a fantastic job of helping them through that fear by providing them with the information for a better understanding of something they've only heard scary stories about. Ignorance breeds fear and this book will definitely put an end to anyone's ignorance about Wicca/Witchcraft!

I found this book very helpful for explaining an often misunderstood religion. If you prefer to get the real story rather than succumbing to commercial imagery when forming your opinions, this is a great source. Similarly, if you seek a clear and articulate way to express your own similar views, this book will empower you with a roadmap for doing so. If you fear for someone who seems to have gone astray and want to get the facts from a credible source, this is a must read. Well written and free of drama sometimes included to sell more books! Very refreshing.

Mr. Lankford has written an excellent book that looks at the Wicca religion in an intelligent and sometimes funny manner. This book debunks common myths about the religion and informs the readers about the real meaning of the Wiccan religion. Having been Wiccan myself for many years, I found the book to be one of the clearest and easiest to understand on a complicated and emotionally charged subject. I have already purchased several for family and non-Wiccan friends to help them understand my religion.

This is an amazing book. The synopsis says that this book lets you look at the soul of Wicca. I didn't think it was possible for a book to explain the soul of a religion and explain so clearly to a non-member why someone else would be a member of that particular religion but this book did exactly that. This book is also an enjoyable read although it presents vast amounts of information it does so in a style that is very reader friendly.

I had the pleasure to read "Wicca Demystified".

Being a Wiccan myself, I have read many books about Wicca and I looked at this one as another of the many inconsequential ones, but this is a truly exceptional book.

There is much to know about Wicca that common people does not understand or, does not want to understand. Perhaps this book will reach the people who, out of fear, bigotry, or whatever, attack Wicca and will let them see what truly Wicca is about.

By going from the very basic beliefs, Mr. Lankford reviews the different aspects of what we believe; our spiritual experiences; how we see the Divine, male and female; how we see those that disagree with us and the "live and let live" philosophy. He also talks about our celebrations, the Wicca Rede" and the "Three Fold Law".

My wish would be that everyone would read this magnificent book. Everyone would learn something but especially they would see that there is nothing to be afraid of.

This book is great for any curious person, beginning wiccan or pagan that just wants to explain what it's all about to there friends and family. It covers alot of those pesky questions that even a beginning pagan might not know all the answers to or how exactly to explain them. It's also a good book to own for those situations or just to have a referance to look back on when your trying to explain yourself to a group of strangers that just found out that your wiccan or pagan. Overall it's just a smart edition to put in your library.