The Witch of Burchard Street [Hardcover]

John D. Blacke (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0963071807 | ISBN-13: 978-0963071804 | Publication Date: June 1991 | Edition: 1st

Haddie is called a witch because of her love of plants and nature. John meets her by chance and as she shares her knowledge with him, the reader learns vicariously. She turns out to be a woman of wonderful gifts and honesty.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 193 pages
• Publisher: New Dawn Pub Co; 1st edition (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963071807
• ISBN-13: 978-0963071804
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,570,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Witch is a lovely story I will always remember, February 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Witch of Burchard Street (Hardcover)

Dear Mr. Blacke,

I came across your book, The Witch of Burchard Street in a small bookstore in Sarasoto FL and I enjoyed it so much, I had to write a note to let you know.

I also had a mentor who still talks to me in memory all the time. He was a third generation psychic who may have appeared too rough and too tough to the outside world, but he taught me more than I have ever learned from anyone else. He and your Haddie shared many of the same thoughts and characteristics. Thank you for sharing.

Blessings, Arielle

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What an eye-opener about life!, February 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Witch of Burchard Street (Hardcover)

About the Author from the cover: John D. Blacké was born in Watertown, New York at the beginning of the Second World War in 1941. Until he was eight years old he was under the constant influence of his grandfather, who was an Indian shaman. With the Mohawk culture firmly tucked under his belt he began living what would seem a normal life, but he soon found that the prevailing Christian beliefs didn't coincide with the faith taught to him in his early years. This theological confusion led to a series of traumatic experiences that culminated in a chance meeting at the age of thirteen with the "neighborhood witch," Helen (Haddie) Clubberson. In 1962 he became a priest in her coven. After her death in 1965, John became a wanderer and traveled extensively until 1974 when he became involved with a practicing witch by the name of Verot BnSulka, who initiated him as a high priest in his secret order in Canada. Still a wanderer, he left the order and investigated several other groups, including the Inner Peace Movement and the Rosicrucians, AMORC. In 1979, back in Watertown, John was initiated as Lord of Smiths in a Heathen Warrior Group known as the Witan. In 1989 he formed the Moody Hill Theod where he was known as Lord Ealdoraed. At present he has returned to college to obtain three more degrees, teaching French, Art and Theology.

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener to life, fantastic truths that touch the soul, December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Witch of Burchard Street (Hardcover)

What a wonderful book for all ages of people to read when they are seriously searching to understand life, religion and self. The words seep into your heart and awaken a feeling of truths. I'll treasure it forever. Thank you John Blacké for your wisdom and insights, the book really helped me tune into what is real about life.