Natural Magic

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Summary: Entertaining and informative
Review: I aquired this book used years ago, and I devoured it in one sitting, and find myself referring back to it often.

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Summary: A Classic Among Classics
Review: It is a testament to the quality of this book that it is still in print, and has been for nearly thirty years. It's a lovely book written by a lovely woman, demonstrating how natural magic influences our lives, and how we can interact with it to enrich our lives and ourselves.

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Summary: every witch should read this
Review: My mother read this when I was a child. She was a practising witch and raised me to revere nature and to respect the craft.

Thirty years later, I found this book and since the shop collapsed around me, I decided I should buy it. I stayed in the bath and read it in a morning.

I realise that many of the ideas I grew up with, that influence how I now practice my craft and write about it, stem from Doreen's writing.

Everyone should read this book, because it reminds us where magic comes from - not from the publishers wanting to launch another spell book on a gullible public looking for quick fixes for life's problems. No, magic is present in all of us and the world that gives us life. That's real magic.

I sense towards the end Doreen was rushing a bit to meet publishing deadlines, or perhaps she'd said enough but they wanted a few more pages. But hey, who's perfect?

What's important in this book is that it's written from the heart and provides valuable insight into the mind of Doreen Valiente, and it will inspire future generations to keep their magic real.

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Summary: Good overview with authentic roots
Review: The biggest problem I have with most books on magick and Wicca is the lack of real knowledge on the part of the author. Despite the popularity of authors such a Ray Buckland, their claims lack substance and any attempt at historical research will prove this. Here, on the other hand, are teachings from one who learned from Gardner himself. Like the Farrars, with whom she was a close associate, Doreen Valiente speaks from history, culture, and experience, not just wishful thinking. This book is an excellent companion to books on how to practice. It is less a guide then an explanation of the theory and philosophy underlying the Craft. Unlike many of the more contemporary authors, this book is not a fictionalized account of an ancient people about whom almost nothing is known. Nor is it a dogmatic manifesto. For those who look to Wicca as a way to spiritual growth and self awareness, this book is a useful and inspirational tool. For those who embrace Wicca to spite their parents, or who got board pretending to be vampires and want a new way to be cool at the mall, do not bother with this book.

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Summary: Natural Magic....a gift from a true great author
Review: There isnt a bad word i can really think of about Doreen. Her books are informative and very, very useful. However, there are some things i agree and some things that i dont. But, with the book Natural Magic is from the heart of this great and very well missed author who went to Summerland not to long ago. I miss her, cause i know that there wont be another like her. I highly recommend this book on your shelf!.

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Summary: Natural Magic we have all forgotten
Review: This book is an excellent view of natural magic as practiced by many witches, especially in Britain. This book is one of the first to cover this topic and it does so in a thorough and highly readable manner. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in this topic or interested in Witchcraft in general. Worth the quest.

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Summary: Anything by this author is worth reading.
Review: We lost a treasure when Doreen Valiente crossed over. But her legacy is very evident in books like this. If you can get your hands on anything by this woman, do it. No nonesense and written with a lively, witty style. A treasure.

Rating:
Summary: Anything by this author is worth reading.
Review: We lost a treasure when Doreen Valiente crossed over. But her legacy is very evident in books like this. If you can get your hands on anything by this woman, do it. No nonesense and written with a lively, witty style. A treasure.