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Witchcraft Today, Book One: The Modern Craft Movement (Witchcraft Today, Book 1) (Bk.1)

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Most books for neopagans on the market currently are for beginners; Charles Clifton, on the other hand, brings together a series of articles written for the experienced neopagan. Thought-provoking and informative, sometimes lyrical, the authors address topics generally not seen in the beginners books. I was delighted to find this solid addition to my bookshelf

This books quality goes up and down with the different authors providing us with their information. The introduction deserves five stars, but some of the other "storys" are on a low level. Its definitely good to have various points of view on the subject, but I wouldnt recommend it for beginners, because they might pick some very questionable aspects for their start. And the essay by the "Farrar"-Couple made me feel sick, with their closed-minded "truth". I would highly recommend RAVEN GRIMASSIS "THE WICCAN MYSTERIES' instead. There you learn everything you learn here, AND MUCH MORE !!!

I found Witchcraft Today book One and Two a good read. Book one has short essays from well-known Neopagans on a variety of subjects from Witchcraft and Healing to Sex Magic to The Solo Witch to Being a Pagan in a 9-to-5 world. Some contributors include Pauline Campanelli, Grey cat, Chas S. Clifton and Janet and Stewart Farrar.

After each essay is a short bio of the author and the book containes black and white photos, some of which are very interesting to look at. Also, after some of the essays, is a list of suggested reading if you want to learn more about the particular subject.

As the book says: "No coven, solitary Pagan, or aspiring Wiccan should be without Witchcraft Today!"