I like that there are different approaches to Paganism and Witchcraft these days. That means different lenses, points of view, and ways to get started with them. This book in particular aims to a public who hasn't had their rightful attention: Paganism on Parole: Connecting to the Magic All Around, by Awyn Dawn. Thanks for the review copy!
- Print Length: 258 pages.
- Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2022)
- Publication Date: November 8, 2022
- Topics: Religion, Mental Health, Witchcraft.
- Rating: 3 / 5 stars.
Return to Society with Support from Your Pagan SpiritualityBuilding on messages in Paganism for Prisoners, this book empowers you to begin a new practice while on parole or expand the one you started in prison. Awyn Dawn teaches you a variety of ways to enhance your path, including how to leave offerings for the gods, consider different views on magical ethics, and energetically protect yourself without jeopardizing your future goals. She provides uplifting advice for coming out of the broom closet, finding a supportive community, repairing damaged relationships, and working with the magical tools you can have as a parolee. Through meditations, spells, rituals, and more, you can nurture your body, mind, and soul while taking your next step on the road to freedom.
I admit I was reluctant about reading this book when I learned that it was a follow-up to the author's debut. I haven't read it and was afraid I wouldn't be able to fully appreciate this book. However, it works pretty well as a stand alone, and while the experience might be different, it is still useful for those who might consider ministerial and leadership roles.
The book is mostly aimed at people who are just getting out of prison and want to re start their life. However, it is also helpful for those who want to support them, offer guidance, healing, and understand what it can mean to go through this situation. While there's a lot of independence in all of the pages, and it doesn't ask for many materials to work with, it also focuses on community and belonging, two important aspects of anyone's life to get better.
However, I struggled a lot with the book because there were parts that didn't look edited. While the content itself wasn't a problem, it was difficult not to get stressed by those grammar and style issues. Two in particular were the biggest ones: The structure of "Well,..." was present in many parts, sometimes so close that it seemed like a parody, along with several typos and mistakes, more than I think would be okay.
In general, it is useful, helpful, needed, and I'm sure it's a valuable addition to anyone's library. It could have been better worked and more polished, that's for sure, but the content and the resources provide a lot of guidance even if you don't have any experience (there are a few I'll be checking myself). As a healing guide, it's wonderful! Add a simple, direct style that helps you get started, and you have a nice reading.
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