A very nicely written book on the spirituality part of witchcraft and Wicca rather than just the practices of witchcraft. Raven Grimassi’s book goes over the basic and yet in-depth principles of Wicca and witchcraft without being just another witchcraft 101 book. ( )

As I am reading this, I am wondering more and more about the indended audience for this book. Is it for people who are suspicious of witchcraft and are against it? Unlikely they will pick this book up. Is it for just starting witches or simply people who are curious? Quite possibly, although I would not recommend it as a guidebook. Is it for already practicing witches? Judging by the title, it should be, but it doesn't seem that way. It seems that the book was conceived with a more philosophical goal in mind, i.e. possibly to explore theological dimensions or answer questions like 'why we do what we do'. However, it just seems like an attempt to provide a summary or an overview of tens and hundreds of traditions floating around and maybe to serve as a vague guide for someone just starting out. There are bits and pieces of this or that tradition, and as a whole, this book just seems rather purposeless. To me, it does not read as a discussion of spirituality should. My opinion might change as I continue reading it, but so far I have been disappointed. ( )