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The Witch of Burchard Street

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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

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.

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.