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Perhaps the very best review I could give this book is by physical example: I'd let you borrow my copy, except it's *covered* in my notes, tabs, highlighted sections, and more than a few tear blots from recognition.

I started in a book club being a merely curious. Now, I feel informed and welcomed to the possibility and potential in the greater pagan community. Even when this book is flawed, the issues are positioned in a way as to encourage intellectual debate. The book club consisted of people of all study backgrounds, from coven leaders of many years, PhD's in human sciences, and people (like me) who knew little and wanted more. As we finished up the last chapter on "Ethics", we all agreed we had learned. This book works very well in a study group, with wonderful (and FUN) arts and crafts activities that teach the concpets as well as what I consider good life habits. Had I not had the group, I still would have internalized and enjoyed the book solitary with the activities. If you can though, study with a friend or four.

Some considered the book flawed in how far it goes in an attempt to include the dizzying number of facets of Paganism. However, after reading the book, I feel informed about many paths, with none being any more or less "acceptable". I couldn't tell you what particular facet the authors follow. This shows the honest intent of the book is to open the possibilities, not leading you to a particular stall.

As I write this, a copy is being shipped to my teen sister for the quality and as impartial as can be introduction to the path her sister walks. This shows a confidence in the information presented I cannot put into words.

This is a book that will remain dust free and dog eared for a very long time.

I cannot praise this book highly enough. Joyce and River Higginbotham thoughtfully, thoroughly and sensitively explore and explain the very heart of Pagnism and the depths of Pagan Spirituality. This book is ideal for building understanding between Pagans and their non-Pagan family and friends, even if only the first chapter is read. The book offeres vivid models, exploratory questions, exercises and meditations to help the new Pagan explore and develop his/her personal spirituality.

This book would be a wonderful addition to a World Religions course and a perfect foundation text for a Paganism 101 class. It will be a primary text on my own students' reading list. It is destined to become a classic and a mandatory complement to every Pagan's home library.

I found this book very interesting. I've read occult books here and there but decided to read this one day. I liked it. It held my attention. I can't comment on the Pagan side of things but I can comment on the science and religious side. There are errors, rather there are "misinterpretations" from their side when they are trying to make a point. I found that particularly disturbing. Not all of it was incorrect but there was some.