A Witch Like Me: The Spiritual Journeys of Today's Pagan Practitioners [Paperback]

Sirona Knight (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 27, 2008

Offers not just one but 13 intriguing personal stories from today's most prominent witches. Compiled and edited by Sirona Knight, a practicing witch and well-known Pagan author, this one-of-a-kind book provides a lens into the inner world of witchcraft as thirteen leading Wiccan authors describe their spiritual journeys via exclusive interviews.

These 13 men and women, including Patricia Telesco, AJ Drew, Ambrose Hawk, Lady Sabrina, Skye Alexander, Gerina Dunwich and Dorothy Morrison, explain how they came to walk down the Wiccan path, sharing their insights, feelings, thoughts, as well as describing their life-changing experiences. They all come from different backgrounds, live in different parts of the world, and practice different forms of magick.

This exclusive collection of spiritual journeys provides a close-up look into the magickal world of witchcraft, which can lead to expanded awareness, empowerment, and a more enriching life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (August 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564145395
• ISBN-13: 978-1564145390
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,979,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A mixed bag, October 31, 2001

By 

Cynthia M. Caton "minion" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Witch Like Me: The Spiritual Journeys of Today's Pagan Practitioners (Paperback)

I was very glad that I had read most of these authors before reading this book because I would have been turned off by some if this was my first introduction to them.

The book is very short and there is nary 10 pages for each of the authors - not counting Sirona Knight. The meat of the book is only 173 pages for 14 authors. There were no real glimmers of insight and when there were, there was no detail to back them up. I wish the questions posed to the authors were a little better thought out and that the authors took time to illustrate what they do magically in their daily lives and how they combat discrimination. Everything else is just fluff - knowing glances and histories full of royalty and generals as well has statements that they are the magic. If you are going to write books to try to reach people, certainly there is more to your daily lives than that! Also, there is no insight into any of the authors' creative processes.

That said, I am glad that I read the book. Some of the author responses are definitely worthwhile and prompted me to read some people I had been leery about before. Unfortunately, the book just has a thrown together feel - It could have been a bit longer and better thought out (or perhaps the selected authors could have made their responses a little better). Generally, I think I would have been better served to buy a book by any one of these authors.

This book would be good for people who collect books by particular writers or to get a very small insight into the leaders of the pagan community. I just think it was a missed opportunity. I wish I had a chance to ask the questions!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Old Religion presented in entertaining ways!, November 22, 2001

By 

Lee Prosser (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Witch Like Me: The Spiritual Journeys of Today's Pagan Practitioners (Paperback)

What makes this a fine reading experience is the fact that the Old Religion is seen through the eyes and words of those who practice it, and who openly share how they came to be part of the Old Religion. This is a great nonfiction reference book for the home library. It is accurate, entertaining, and enjoyable reading. Five stars to all concerned! If you are interested in Witchcraft and Wicca, this is the book! Excellent.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the personal stories, November 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: A Witch Like Me: The Spiritual Journeys of Today's Pagan Practitioners (Paperback)

This book is exactly what the introduction says it is--the personal stories of today's leading witches. Back when I was first learning the craft, I often had a very alone feeling because noone around me seemed to understand what I was going through. It was comforting and inspirational to read about other people who have had similar experiences. The magic of this book comes from the insights the various authors share on how to stand up for what you believe in.