The Conjure Woman

Rating:
Summary: Spiritually Incandescent
Review: Set among the Nankani people of Ghana this book tells the story of little Toby who is very sick with a high fever. His worried parents bring him to see the Conjure Woman who uses the ancient folk magic and healing techniques of her people to help him recover. This beautiful and moving picture book is filled with the peace and grace of a confident and living faith. It makes a wonderful tale without being the least bit preachy while at the same time conveys with few words the centered and focused spirituality of an African Conjure Woman. The illustrations are vibrant and warm and show the careful loving ministrations of several "old ones" including one young girl not much older than Toby. Various natural healing methods are shown including several brilliant pictures of the out-of-body travels of the Conjure Woman and Toby as they go to visit the ancestors. There is so much obvious love within these pages and a deep resonate spirituality that is a profound force for goodness and unity. This book will benefit any reader, child or adult, regardless of one's personal religious path, who is interested in a healed and loving planet.