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Summary: The best comprehensive look at Paganism available
Review: Adler's book is the best look at Paganism and earth-centered spirituality I've found. It was a wonderful beginner book when I was first becoming interested, but I still return to it. She's fair and open-minded, explaining the good things in some traditions and the bad things in others. I've been assigned it a number of times at my Unitarian Universalist seminary, and always the class has had interesting and provocative discussions.
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Summary: One of the best guides to Earth-Centered religions available
Review: I had a copy of this years ago, and while I found it complicated to read at first, I found it more and more useful on various groups. There is a large section on feminist Goddess Worship but other things too and I'm not sorry I read it. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone new(or old) to any Earth-Centered religion, whether it be Wicca, Faery, Eclectic, Church of All Worlds or Druidism.
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Summary: Brilliant; amazing; read it now
Review: It's no coincidence that Ms. Adler works for National Public Radio -- although I hear that they could be more supportive of her spirituality. This is an AMAZING book. I first read it when I became a witch, and it was obviously sent by the Goddess. Accurate, scholarly, objective information about the craft in its many manifestations. It really helped me understand the various aspects of paganism. It is rich in detail, and represents Ms. Adler's tireless interviews and investigation of various parts of paganism.
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Summary: The Best Ever.....from this life to the next!
Review: I am eclectic(Celtic, Faery, Druid paganism). I can honestly tell you that without this book I would have never fully understood Wicca and witches, and I would have never understood the paths that may be so contrasting in ritual but really so simular in thought and inspiration . The author is truly a visionary to our religion and even better than that, her view of wicca and the alike are not biased. I am solitary, but when ever I am able to talk about my beliefs and what books people should read about witchcraft, I never forget to mention this book... okay I'd better go I am rambling and Goddess knows that can be sooo annoying. Blessed Be FOREVER! Merry meet, merry part and merry meet again.
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Summary: One of the 2 essentials on any Pagan bookshelf
Review: This book is so dense and well written that it serves both as an introduction to Paganism and as a reference to consult when questions arise. I value the new edition for updates of resources
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Summary: An excellent "buyer's guide" the the NeoPagan movement.
Review: The only book of its kind, DDtM gives the reader a journalistic overview of the many different faces of NeoPagan worship -- Druids and Wiccans, C.A.W. and Discordians -- all are given their due. There are so many things that a person can mean when s/he says "Pagan" or "Witch" that this book is an essential guide. Also includes extensive contact information for Pagan individuals and groups worldwide.
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Summary: Misleading and extreme
Review: I am a practicing Witch/Wiccan of more than five years and this is by far the worst book on the subject I have ever had the unfortunate luck to have picked up. "Drawing Down the Moon" is a book that does not explain the religion as it was or is; it is an extremist vision of "feminist Witchcraft" that acts mainstream.. Last time I checked there was a balance; the Goddess and the God, but you would never know that by reading this book. It is akin to David Koresh writing a general explanitory book about Christianity. This is most definetly NOT a book for anyone who wants a book on the religion of Wicca and to say it falls under "Witchcraft" is quite a stretch.
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Summary: excellent historical review
Review: I highly recommend this book to anyone, new to or familiar with Wicca, as an excellent exploration of the history right up to why there is such a revival in the present... I own it and love it.... buy it, it's one to have!!
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Summary: Thank You, Margot Adler!
Review: This is the text I reccomend to anyone who is just exploring their interest in the Witchcraft/Wicca/Pagan revival. Adler provides a thorough and fascinating history of the movement--hey, it's important to know your roots! My favorite part is Adler's descriptions of her personal involvement in the Craft--it gives the book that personal touch that made me feel like I was sitting down and having great coffe with Adler. Don't miss this one!
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Summary: A very insightful overview of this fascinating subject area.
Review: A good overview of the pagan movement can be obtained by reading Margot Adler's Drawing Down the Moon. Margot gives a very insightful overview of this broad and fascinating subject area. She also suggests that attending a pagan festival or two is a great way to meet diverse and like minded individuals. I just finished reading her book and was delighted and intrigued to learn more about my many friends associated with various aspects of the movement. Dr. George R. Harker, a.k.a. Dr. Leisure (DrLeisure.com is a great source for additional information on the pagan scene.)
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