To Ride A Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft

I've bought two of this author's books and regret the money spent on both. I also resent the space they take up on my shelf. In both books she comes off like the typical flaky, contradictory and bizarre kind of person that the media always seems to be able to find whenever they need to do a bit on Wiccans. You know, that person that we see on the news and think "oh gods above, of all the people they could have chosen to speak to, why him/her?"

Scott Cunningham's books drew me to Wicca many years ago. Sadly, most other authors, including this one, have driven me away.

A lousy introduction to modern neoPagan Witchcraft. The information is not well organized, and while it is ostensibly aimed at the young who are new to it all, it is a mishmash of beginner stuff with advanced stuff randomly inserted. Not long after it was published i began writing an annotated critique, but quit because it became such a long enumeration of its flaws and errors. I most certainly would not give this typical Llewellyn junk to a beginner.

This book is a classic and one of the first I recommend for people who are interested in learning about Wicca. She approaches the subject in a conversational tone, but with some of the best information available for those interested in learning about the religion. While occasionally, her writing tone comes across as condescending, for the most part it is a great book with invaluable information.

I read this ages ago & while I recall there was a few bits of useful info regarding a look at a "non=traditional" religion there was also a lot of ridiculous things. The tone of this book was also quite troublesome as it read as if Ravenwolf was "talking down" to her audience instead of sharing information. As I said it's been a while since I read it (at least 10 years) so perhaps upon a second reading I might feel kinder towards it but I don't think I'll be picking it up anytime soon.

This is a good book for anyone starting out in Wicca. She's very thorough in covering the basics, and IIRC, suggests some good exercises to get started with planning out a solitary practice.

Was given to me as a gift and turned out to be a perfect intro book for a beginner. I still refrence it.

The money I spent on this book would been better spent on a book that was actually informative. Instead, I have a paperweight with a pretty cover.