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Liked It “A must read for those who are interested in learning about Wicca; this book is kind of an ethnography.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Though I've been told by many people that this is a wonderful book and a must-read for Pagans and Goddess worshipers, I was very disappointed in it. I found it very boring, full of dry facts that held no interest for me whatsoever. There were a couple good chapters but for the most part I did not...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A must read for those who are interested in learning about Wicca; this book is kind of an ethnography.”
Katy wrote this review Friday, October 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Searching for this book in libraries and used bookstores. Once read a teeny bit of it long ago. Research mostly.”
Jennifer D wrote this review Tuesday, September 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Really good as a reference book”
Rebecca J wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Though I've been told by many people that this is a wonderful book and a must-read for Pagans and Goddess worshipers, I was very disappointed in it. I found it very boring, full of dry facts that held no interest for me whatsoever. There were a couple good chapters but for the most part I did not enjoy this book. I did not even bother reading the last few chapters it was so bad. ”
Jane Doe wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good for someone new coming into the modern craft or for someone who wants to know what was out there back when it was written”
Deanne wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“very good beginners book”
RuthAnna J wrote this review Saturday, July 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fascinating, massive overview of alternative religions, particularly Neopagans, in the USA.”
Eileen M wrote this review Sunday, July 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The recent edition of Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler is still, after 30 years, the most thorough and insightful look at the modern Pagan movement.
Aria S wrote this review Tuesday, June 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
While reading this edition, I borrowed a copy of the first edition to compare the recent edits (which are STUNNING). In one portion of the book, the first edition claims that while the exact number of Pagans in America will *never* be known she estimated the amount at around 20,000. The more recent editions show the growth of Pagan religions, which she totals at 250,000 or more.
A *must* for any Pagan bookshelf”
“Had this for ages and browsed through it now and then, but didn't read it in full until about this time. Basically this is one of the most important books of the Neopagan movement, and you don't have a Pagan library unless you have it. It's good to read for an understanding of history and present.”
swankivy wrote this review Thursday, January 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
