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- Excellent insight re: mothering at all times in life
- Insight into Emotional Hunger
- Like spending the evening with a sage old friend
- WARNING: The Legacy of UNFIT INCOMPETANT Mothers and Healing the Aftermath
- close, but not quite
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Warming The Stone Child: Myths & Stories About Abandonment And The Unmothered Child
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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Book Description
Warming the Stone Child Clarissa Pinkola Estes
The Unmothered Child in World Myth and Story - The pain of abandonment, both literal and metaphorical, can cast a shadow on our entire experience. Warming the Stone Child investigates the abandoned-child archetype in world myths and cultures to find clues about the process of healing the unmothered child within us all. Using myths, fairy tales, and Jungian theory, Dr. Estés melds many sources into a brilliant examination of the orphan figure through the ages. Collapsing behavior and inferiority complexes are indications that a person may have suffered preadolescent abandonment. These people are also intuitive, adaptable, quickly attached, and courageous. Above all, the abandoned child spends a lifetime in search of the lost part of the self that was hidden away and now lies buried deep in the unconscious. Another classic session with the author of Women Who Run With the Wolves.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent insight re: mothering at all times in life.......2007-03-21
Estes is such a capable interpreter of myth. She helps to identify the crises in the life of the unmothered and offers hope.
Insight into Emotional Hunger.......2007-01-11
Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. is the author of Women Who Run With the Wolves and is an award-winning poet. Her voice is mysterious and beautiful. In "Warming the Stone Child" she introduces myths to give insight into the psyche of adults who felt they were abandoned in some way during childhood.
This 2-CD set reveals the secrets from the English tale of the Stolen Woman Moon, the Inuit fable of the Stone Child, The Fisherman's Wife and the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
The CDs present the following topics:
The Light within the Unmothered Child
The Story of the Stolen Moon Mother
Fairy Tales and the World of the Psyche
Clarity from the Darkness of Life
The Story of Little Red Cap
The Perils of Adolescence
The Stone Child
An Orphan Psyche's Hunger
Engaging the Transformational Process
The Fisherman's Wife
Fighting Death and Winning
Discovering Your Own Story
At first haunting (imagine being told a fairy tale by an expert story teller) and then revealing, this CD set can bring healing and insight to obsessions, emotional hunger and depression. I was amazed at how fairy tales can explain childhood issues that haunt us as adults. Even if you only have an interest in the revelations in myths, fairy tales and Jungian analysis, this will intrigue you. I can also recommend this to anyone who is interested in comfort, nurturing and re-creating the inner mother.
In conclusion, I think unconditional love from a man or a woman can heal you if it is nurturing and true commitment love. What I think the heart longs for is safety in which to blossom. It can take time to heal, but if you find someone to truly love you, then you can be reborn and let the hurts of the past dissolve into the mist of memory.
To healing,
~The Rebecca Review
Like spending the evening with a sage old friend.......2007-01-05
After reading Women Who Run with the Wolves, and the Faithful Gardner, I looked forward to actually hearing Clarissa Pinkola Estes. This did not disappoint! As always the moral in her stories taught me important insights into why I do the things I do, which then enables me to work on changing them. Her books, and her audio-lessons, are an excellent choice for people who are looking to better themselves, to heal their souls and open their hearts. I strongly recommend it, and have given my copy as a gift.
WARNING: The Legacy of UNFIT INCOMPETANT Mothers and Healing the Aftermath.......2006-05-13
Another reason why NOT to have children if you are not prepared to make someone else FIRST for the rest of your life!
All children need love in their most formative years. Mothers who do not nurture their children are committing an emotional heinous crime that impacts everyone else. Mothers do not have to be perfect. BUT ... they should MAKE THEIR CHILD(REN) THE TOP PRIORITY. A lost child contributes to a whole host of problems that others must deal with - destructive behavior, delinquency, negative patterns, addictions, mental health issues, etc. All society pays when a woman is a failure of a parent who refuses to acknowledge and improve her mothering skills.
If ever you wonder why there is a backlash against Single mothers through wife-initiated divorce or illegitimacy ... this is it. Women who raise children by negating the role of the father are especially at risk for neglecting and emotionally abandoning their offspring. Granted that some separations are necessary (domestic violence, desertion, repeated infidelity by a husband, mental illness, etc) ... single mothers who cause themselves this fate because they refused to work it out and stick to their vows out of boredom and lack of committment ...betray their child(ren). In a secular world that says it is ok for women to destroy their marriages with children involved and walk around like it is ok ... it is NOT ok. Bottom line ... emotional abandonment is CHILD ABUSE.
Mothers of sons should have the number one male in their life be their son(s)in a distinct way from the father. Mothers of daughters must be an example of positive mothering or else a "generational curse" of unfit motherhood just gets passed on to another generation.
close, but not quite.......2005-10-17
I was looking for a book that had legends about orphans to which I might relate. This book only has 4 or 5 stories and I had already heard them in some form. I also thought there might be some therapeutic or life management benefit in listening to this book. However, the author merely lists the "gifts" (personality tendencies) and describes the emotions of abandoned children, but does little by way of giving ideas for healing oneself or dealing with the ongoing relationships between our relatives and others. The content and gentle delivery might be helpful to those still grieving or those still trying to put their feelings into words; but, it does little for listeners at the next level seeking solutions or strategies.
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The 20th-century reclamation of Goddess traditions has evolved from a small counterculture revolution of the mid-1900s to the birthright of an entire generation of children and young teenagers. However, the parents--who were adults when they first turned to paganism--are discovering that raising children in a pagan tradition can prove difficult amidst the near void of resources to assist them in teaching this way of life. Relying on age-old learning methods, such as songs and storytelling, Circle Round fills this void with techniques that are truly rooted in traditions. This priceless resource offers guidelines for helping children discover the different facets of the Goddess tradition--from altars to sabbats--and suggests recipes, creative projects, and other activities resuscitating the values of family in our latchkey society. --Brian Patterson
Book Description
In our rushed, stressed society, it's sometimes difficult to spend meaningful time as a family. Now Starhawk, Diane Baker, and Anne Hill offer new ways to foster a sense of togetherness through celebrations that honor the sacredness of life and our Mother Earth.
Goddess tradition embraces the wheel of life, the never-ending cycle of birth, growth, love, fulfillment, and death. Each turn of the wheel is presented here, in eight holidays spanning the changing seasons, in rites of passage for life transitions, and in the elements of fire, air, water, earth, and spirit.
Circle Round is rich with songs, rituals, craft and cooking projects, and read-aloud stories, as well as suggestions for how you can create your own unique family traditions. Here are just some of the ways to make each event in the cycle of life more special:
Mark Summer Solstice by making sweet-smelling herb pillows for good dreams
Send a teenager off to college with the Leaving Behind and Carrying With rituals
Comfort an injured child with the Tree of Life meditation
Commemorate a loved one by planting or donating a tree
As a one-of-a-kind resource for people of many faiths and beliefs,
Circle Round will be a beloved companion in your home for years to come.
Customer Reviews:
We use this book often.......2007-08-17
This is one of my all time favorite books. It has wonderful ideas for crafts, rituals, recipes and stories to share with your children. We use this book at all the 8 sabbats, and there are quite a few recipes we use even more often.
I found that there is also a CD with all the songs on it too. Which is a great addition to this book. :)
One thing we love to do, the idea from this book, is to "clean" the house with the cycle of the moon. My 3 year old loves to bless the house with sage!
Heather mama of 5
A very unique book!.......2007-07-27
I just finished this book and was really pleased with it. I do have some different views and opinions than the authors, however they warned me that I might in the introduction. The ideas about explaining the Goddess and Wicca to toddlers, as well as they activities they included really inspired me. The one part of the book I wouldn't go over with my daughter was the 14 year old boy explaining how to be a good lover. Well, maybe I would after all, and share with her why I don't believe 14 year olds should be sexually active. This isn't the be all end all book, it's a jumping off place. And really, isn't that what a book about including children in Wicca should be?
Marvelous book!.......2007-07-01
My daughter (age 9) and I have benefited greatly from the info in this book. It is written for the parent who wants to teach their child the old ways. It is FULL of examples of how to explain traditions, goddesses, rituals, etc. to a young child, and in a language the child can understand. Every pagan parent should have this book!
A Circle Round is Great!.......2007-05-17
bought this book to read and learn with my son. I am currently taking a class that involves this book to help your children and you better understand the Goddess. It has several different perspectives from other families on how they all relate to the Goddess.
This is very informative and a definate read for all who would love to learn and share this with their children (of all ages)
Brightest Blessings!
The best pagan reference book EVER!!.......2007-03-10
This book is used so frequently it is getting worn. It is the perfect thing for coming up with ideas on how to celebrate the sabbats with children. I use it to come up with ideas for adults as well. Whether it be stories, crafts, recipes, or information it has it all. Whether a parent or not, it's a must for the earth-based spiritually minded people. Well worth the money spent.
Book Description
A new tarot based on the divine feminine that utilizes the power of chakra healing and archetypal consciousness to restore vital life-source energy.
• Contains 22 major arcana, plus 4 new goddess images and 7 chakra cards.
• Works with the "power of three" in a unique and sacred way.
• By the author of the bestselling Inner Child Cards (more than 100,000 sold).
This unique divination deck of 33 cards connects the mystical core of the tarot with the living force of the divine feminine through one of the most sacred graphics known to humanity, the holy trinity or triangle. The author has created 11 new cards to supplement the traditional 22 major arcana "soul cards" of the tarot. Four of these new cards serve as an overriding goddess trinity, while the other seven cards represent the seven chakra points in the body, creating a powerful alignment between the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional energy fields in order to illuminate and revitalize life energy. Through this unique combination, The Triple Goddess Tarot offers a system to individuals who are ready to engage with the healing power centers of the body, archetypal mysticism, the sacred feminine, and an awakened consciousness as a means to acquire greater health, empowerment, and purpose. The accompanying text provides suggestions for ways to engage with the divine feminine through ritual, prayer, archetypal attunement, and spiritual stewardship and initiation.
Customer Reviews:
Powerful, Unusual Deck.......2006-08-07
I purchased this deck a few months ago during a troubling point in my life and upon opening the deck, I could tell this was THE deck for me. The images themselves are just breathtaking! I have used this deck often and now it is the one I go to first. It's a bit different than a traditional Tarot as the images are all female and most of the major arcana are given different names. The readings I have gotten from the cards have been extremely accurate and I love the chakra cards which can be used alone or with the other (alchemy) cards. The book which comes with it is lovely, although the writing style is a bit "flowery". However it is very sincere and you can feel the wisdom of this deck and "understand" it even without the book. There is a section on each card where it will recomend a food, herb or flower to help balance you. Beautiful deck for women!
Disappointed.......2005-02-19
I was disappointed with this deck, especially after having read all the rave reviews... I did not think the illustrations beautiful as some of the other users did... Although I could see a lot of effort went into creating this set.. I have other Tarot sets, and I just could not get into this one...
A Powerful Deck on Many Levels!.......2005-01-31
The first thing that struck me was the sheer beauty and power of the illustrations. You would not even need a "lwb" to be able to interpret what this deck means. The chakra section is just wonderful on its own, I am just dazzled by the deck! Finally a deck for those of us that just are not drawn to the more traditional types of decks. Bottom line - Buy this deck and have fun!
Triple Goddess ...Can't say enough about Isha's Work.......2004-02-22
Isha Lerner has been a mentor of mine for years and I cannot say enough about how her works have changed my life...I started out with her first set "The Innerchild" and have added the others to my own collection and will never part with them ! I highly recommend...and be ready for the profound changes in your own life.
Powerful, Transformational, Exceptionally Well Done.10 Stars.......2003-11-20
Personal alchemy through the gift of new self awareness is what the Triple Goddess will bring into your life. If you are looking for a strong combination of spiritual truth, messages that correspond to your own Divine energy, as well as how to integrate the messages the cards bring to you, then Triple Goddess will not disappoint you.
Isha Lerner brings us her profound gifts of vast wisdom that will genuinely help you to connect with the Divine feminine and integrate your highest potentials into your everyday life. This is a powerful tool to help you acknowledge, embrace, and master the Divine within you. Highly recommended from my heart, Barbara Rose, author of If God Was Like Man.
Book Description
More and more Wiccan families are looking for specific advice about raising their children in the faith. Here is the first book to give parents the means to teach Wicca in a more formal fashion than just "chatting with the kids" around the kitchen table. Featuring a Wiccan curriculum for each of the five age groups, Raising Witches offers a variety of sample lessons and both a structure and a prototype for readers who want to develop "Sun Day School" or "Moon School" classes. There's also the material you would expect-This book includes charms, spells, songs, and guided meditations in addition to practical ideas for educational activities. It includes a glossary and a recommended reading list as well. Featuring detailed discussions of how children grow and learn so that Wiccan parents can teach their Tradition effectively, Raising Witches finally gives parents the means to communicate the rudiments of their faith to their children.
Customer Reviews:
As a father and witch.......2007-08-01
I was not pleased in any which way with this book. It conveyed secrecy and lacked any reasoning of natural parenting. I would much rather have spent the money taking my daughter to eat ice cream than reading this with my wife. We both we shocked at how little reality the author cares to address in respect to child rearing in the craft. Sadly there isn't anything less than one star. Speaking to fellow mother's in any religion will prove more vital and sound than any advice provided to you in this book. Waste not your time nor your money. Teach them the ancient ways in the same way you taught them to eat, walk and play: With love and patience. Your little one will go from there. Blessings!
getting value from this book requires some sifting..........2007-05-19
This book has some really good ideas, but you have to sift through some useless things to find them. The author takes a fairly dogmatic stance on her views on parenting- I am not saying that her views are right or wrong necessarily, but it would be nice if she acknowledged that other schools of thought on parenting besides her own could be correct or even (gods forbid!) practiced by real Pagans. The dogmatic tone is off-putting to me, and I think could be dangerously misleading to others.
Also, the book spends too much time philosophizing on parenthood and not enough time on practical day-to-day things you can do to create an environment for your children that encourages Pagan values. I didn't buy this book to hear the author go on at length about her personal definition of the job of a parent, but that's what I got.
That much said, this book still fills a valuable space that as yet has gone mostly unfilled. Hopefully the future will bring more and better books on raising Pagan children, but until it does this is one of the few and proud, and worth flipping through if only because it's one of the only books on the subject out there. And as stated before, there are SOME good ideas in it.
I bought this despite some of the poor reviews ..........2007-05-12
And i enjoyed it! I am not wiccan, but this book is written in a way that it can be adapted to any faith. I especially liked the chapters that deal with how to teach earth based spirituality age by age. The other reviews mentioned nudity and secrets being portarayed in this book in an unhealthy way. I disaggree completely. I feel the authors here were trying to be inclusive of all faiths and make mention of how to incorporate children if you should choose to practice in the buff. I think the main focus of the book was to emphasize the need that children feel good about themselves and comfortable in their bodies. It provides good information and insight and I gained some good ideas as well as learning a few things about wiccan history.
How to screw up your kids.......2007-02-21
This is the book to buy if you want to teach your kids history revision, compartmentalized thinking and keeping secrets about sex and nudity while in the company of adults is the thing to do. The author encourages the readers to practice "skyclad" rituals with their kids, claiming conventional morality is nothing more than Christian guilt and shame about the body. While she does say skycladding may not be for everyone, she encourages the reader to get their children comfortable to the idea of group nudity, including introducing their children to "candle baths" to get them used to the idea. The author also recounts of how when her son was 10 or 11 he became offended by the dirty jokes and sex comments the adult Neopagans made at the gatherings. Rather than complement her son for his maturity, she instead blamed it on not being around other skyclad Wiccans, and thus his view was not "balanced". The author warns readers about places where the "anti-Witch sentiment is quite strong" and might call protective services on Wiccans who get naked with kids! There was quite a bit of emphasis in the book about how to help children deal with adult nudity and secrecy, and it's not hard to realize this is sending a dangerous message. The Burning Times (which didn't involve Wiccans since Wicca didn't exist until the 1950's) is also not a source of contention in the book. While the author admits that no Wiccans were actually killed during the so-called "Burning Times" that European Paganism was quite extinct by the time of the Inquisition, she then turns around and says that the "Burning Times" should still be kept part of Wiccan "lore". This is because for these types, Wicca is no fun if you can't be part of a "Wiccan Holocaust" that never actually happened. They need the so-called "Burning Times" myth so they can have an excuse to hate Christians. Too mnay people get into Wicca simply because they don't like Christians, and that's just not a good reason to join. No one should ever join a religion to rebel against another religion. This book does nothing to stop it. By the same token, these people never mention the thousands of Christians murdered by Pagans during the era of the Persecuted Church. This is known as history revision, and nothing good can come out of it. On page 179, the book says if a Wiccan children ask their parents why some people confuse Wiccans with Satanists and why can't they talk about Wicca, the following explanation should be given;" Once upon a time, when Christian armies were expanding their empires, they found that their native Pagan people didn't want to be concurred. The only way to replace Pagan religions with Christianity was to lie about Paganism and kill the Pagans who resisted. There are fewer swords drawn against us these days, but the people believe the same lies. People won't believe the lies forever, but not everyone is willing to hear the truth yet." Not everyone is willing to accept the truth yet indeed! Clearly a case of the pot calling the cauldron black! The author has contradicted herself, saying there is no connection between Wicca and the so-called "Burning Times" and then turns right around and says there is...and then recommends using it to frighten children into being scared of Christians! Spreading fear and prejudice through lies is not a healthy way to raise kids. Most people (including Christians) know there's a difference between Wicca and Satanism, anyway. This compartmentalized thinking unfortunately represents the exact way many Wiccans think...that Wicca is a modern invention and yet a Stone Age religion. It can't be both. In conclusion, the book is worthless.
How to indoctrinate your little one's.......2005-07-24
Put this book down and step away slowly. Then run for your life and for those of your children.
A good majority of Wiccan's have been brought up in religions from a young age without their consent. This book seems to just advocate the same thing, only the children are being force-fed Wicca.
There are so many better ways to share your own spiritual path with your children than to use this book. Just go on family outings in nature and speak to them about what you see. Read them bedtime stories of pagan myths. There is no need to teach your children about Wicca on such a level until they indicate themselves that it's a path they would like to follow.
Book Description
In a fascinating excursion through the history of her myth, Siegmund Hurwitz presents and interprets the ancient dark-winged goddess Lilith, also known as `the first Eve.'
The author's extraordinarily meticulous study of the original sources brings to light a striking figure long lost from our awareness, yet highly relevant to a psychological understanding of today's evolving masculine and feminine identities.
Case material from his analytical practice imbeds Lilith in the everyday problems of contemporary life.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding..........2007-02-23
This book isn't a book about Adam and Eve or popular myths. This book conatains every possible identity of the dark goddess. Prior to reading this book, I thought I knew a great deal about Lilitu, but after reading just chapters, I realized there was more to her than what appears. It provides cultural differences, names, myths, and many other aspects. Siegmund Hurwitz is an educated man who puts other writers to shame. I reccomend this book to anyone who really wants to know about the goddess.
Very Scientific, Kind of Vague.......2007-01-12
This book is pretty accurate as for the phisical mentions of Lilith in various places in history, but it would be a hard read for someone who isn't used to research jargon. I still found some of the findings vague though, rather inconclusive at times, sometimes stretching a myth to fit the tiniest possibility that it might be about Lilith.
A technical examination of the myth of Lilith.......2005-09-30
I had more expectations for this book. The author quickly lost my respect as he spent much of his effort criticizing Barbara Koltuv's book on Lilith. His dry writing did not keep my attention for long. He did have some good points and info.
If the myth of Lilith is your interest it's worth reading.
Technical, but interesting.......2001-12-20
Although I do have a degree in history, my major interest in this book was as an occultist. When I first got the book, the dryness of the language really turned me off. It felt a bit ponderous. Additionally, the author's unasked for review of Kultov's "the Book of Lilith" seemed to be building up of one's self through the tearing down of another. Upon taking a leadership position within the Temple of Lylyth, I felt I had better review some more history. I had paid for the book, so I figured I may as well read it. I actually got into it, and even quoted a few pages to the Temple's mailing list. The second part is the book's saving grace, as it talks about the psychological aspect of Lilith in modern Jewish people as manifested through dreams. They are quite symbolic, and give a deep, if confusing, look into the minds of other people.
I would recommend this book for the serious student of Lilith over and above any other, due to the fact that it clearly contextualizes Lilith both as a historical and modern phenomenon within the culture that created her. This book is also not feminist, and the images of Lilith that come from out of the minds of men may have more meaning and impact on a male reader than a feminist pro-Lilith description.
Book Description
Once again, Wiccan families can take heart! Family Wicca is back - revised and expanded!
More than 10 years ago, it was the first book written specifically for Wiccan parents. Now it's the 21st century's best reference for the still growing number of neo-Pagan parents who want to introduce their children to the principles of their religion. Like Ashleen's other books, it's written from her perspective as a Wiccan, but it's easy for Asatruar and Druids to "translate" and use, too.
In Family Wicca, priestess, wife, and mother Ashleen O'Gaea offers encouragement, shares her own family's experiences, discusses real-life challenges and how to deal with them, and provides a wealth of simple rituals and inexpensive projects that will enhance your family's life in every way.
Learn to ground your family in Wicca without devaluing other religions...explain life, sex, and, death compassionately and with calm common sense. Live mythically...and joyfully celebrate the passages in your life. Not only will you find lots of ideas to use right away, you'll also refer to this book again and again as your traditions grow with your family. It includes, for example:
• Answers to hard questions about the faith from children and non-Wiccan family and friends. • Ways to put Charge of the Child into practice. • Blessings for daily events and spells for daily problems. • Tips on celebrating the Sabbats through camping and other outdoor activities. • Projects to do together, such as making brooms, banners, calendars, and coloring books.
Wicca's families are Wicca's future. The need for mutual support is increasing - and Family Wicca is revised and expanded to answer that need for another generation.
Customer Reviews:
Boring and uninteresting.......2007-03-19
This book, while promising to be chock full of information and helpful tips was the most unhelpful book I've ever read. It seemed to me that the author was bitter and missed the "old days" a bit too much. While I'm sure her life is NOT full of regret, it made me depressed to read it, and believe me, I suffered through the whole thing, hoping it would get better. I was disappointed.
Provides answers to questions on faith and values........2006-10-04
The revised, expanded edition of Ashleen O'Gaea's FAMILY WICCA: PRACTICAL PAGANISM FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN updates a decade-old classic, pairing a specifically Wiccan outlook with tips on family and kids which can be useful for Druids and other new age spirituality followers too. Ashleen O'Gaea is both priestess and mother: FAMILY WICCA comes from her own family experiences and provides answers to questions on faith and values.
Good Overall Guide.......2006-09-20
This is a new and revised edition of the very popular book by this author. I even had a friend comment to me that she had seen this new version and wanted to know if I had read it.
Well, I did. While containing much of the older and basic material, there is much new.
The book approaches whole family practice, and the raising of a child in our belief system. It discusses social, magical, political topics and more, giving us a grounding in our own basic principles so we can easily pass these along to our children.
There is a basic outline of modern Wicca and the family, Sabbats, specifics to raising children in the Craft, answering those questions that you didn't think you could answer, rites of passage, Wheel of the year and more.
The first book was a very good and useful tool for the Wiccan family. This updated version still finds practical advices, good overviews of the practice and Ms. Ogaea's simple yet elegant writing style that makes this a good choice for anyone looking for a guidebook for bringing Wicca into a family practice. boudica
Not what I expected....BUT so much more!.......2006-06-17
I just got done reading the book Family Wicca: Practical Paganism for Parents and Children (the revised and expanded edition) by Ashleen O'Gaea. While the book was not exactly how I thought it was going to be as far as giving pointers on how to raise your children as Pagan.....it became so much more than that to me. I absolutly loved this book! It gave great ideas of what families can do to celebrate the Sabbats and Esbats (Which Mrs. O'Gaea refers to as Suns and Moons) together as well as celebrating passages in life such as...coming of age, Croning, Dedication, and Death. I also find this book a valubale asset for any "family" such as a Practicing group, or Coven. As a matter of fact I have gotten some great ideas of things to do with the Coven I belong to, and would love to do the Queening ritual for the Women's Mysteries group I am in.
The book also deals with some spiritual questions children might ask, and gives pointers on how to go about answering them. There is alot of talk about morals and ethics throughout, which I think is very important. The author also gave alot of personal antecdotes on her past expierences in raising her child on the Wiccan path. (who is grown now, and is no longer Wiccan)
Another great point the author brings up in this book was that even if you raise your child in a Pagan tradition, they may not choose to be Pagan when they are an adult....and that's OK. It's a lesson that tells me the religion the child chooses to follow is no big deal because at least the parent raised them with the best of intentions and instilled a good moral and ethical foundation in that child.
I found out that this same author has another book called Raising Witches: Teaching the Wiccan faith to Children That book goes more indepth on how to teach your children. It has a Wiccan Curriculim for 5 different age groups. The book talks about how children grow and learn so one can teach thier children what is appropriate for thier age level. And I am shure those that aren't specifically Wican can benefit from this book as well, adapting things to suit thier particualr Pagan path. I havent reas this one yet but will be ordering it on Amazon probably after I am done typing this.
In conclusion I have to say that I highly reccomend this book to not only Pagan families, but other types of families as well such as Pagan groups, and Covens. Kudos to you Ashleen O'Gaea, and thank you for blessing me with such wonderful words to read. May you and your family be blessed always!
~Kelly
Customer Reviews:
Pagan Parenting.......2007-01-12
I'm really enjoying this book. There aren't a lot of places for people to go for advice on educating children about alternative spiritual practices. My child is autistic and we've spent so much time on basic life skills that we had forgotten about the most important part of his development, his spiritual development. This book is really helpful in that area.
Pagan Prenting.......2006-08-13
it is a good read for ideas but it is kind of a slow read, not really engaging.
Not Just For Pagans.......2006-05-22
I read this book when I was just looking for more natural ways to parent and definately long before I met Kristin. It helped me to trust myself and my own instincts more while giving me fresh ideas and theories to apply.
If I remember right it was the only "baby" book I read while pregnant with my youngest. After reading it I knew I didn't need to read anything else.
Definately worth the read and consideration when wanting to become more in tune with your children.
One of the better parenting books.......2005-09-17
This book takes a totally different approach compared to other popular wiccan or pagan parent books. It has good, thought provoking things about your child from the moment of conception through thier developmental years. It has good ideas and ways to figure out where your child is spiritually and how to connect with them.
very basic.......2004-12-28
I must say that the more books aimed at pagan parenting the better, but this book is definately geered more toward the parent who is new to paganism and parenting. It has many cute ideas and activities to do with kids. If you are a seasoned parent or pagan, this book will simply be old news.
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- A Great Start For Family Pagans
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- Great Book
- I have bought seven copies so far, and I need to get another
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Family Wicca Book: The Craft for Parents & Children (Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft Series)
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A Great Start For Family Pagans.......2002-08-18
I found the book very informative and very interesting. Its great to see ideas on how others are raising their childeren in Wicca tradition...a must have for those that want to welcome their child or childeren into the craft and this is the best way to get started.
A must read for the newbies to the craft.......2000-11-14
My husband bought this book for me earlier this year, and its darn near worn out. I've lent it out so many times I'll be amazed if I ever get it back. The book helps families (especially those new to the craft or solitary) understand that they are not alone and give some ideas as to what they can do to help their children and families understand. Ive sent copies to my Southern Baptist grandparents and Catholic father to help them understand us better. A great book!
Simply Common Sense.......2000-06-09
This is a decent enough book, but I found that it wasn't very helpful to me - a person who has been walking the pagan path for a long time or has experience with children does not really need The Family Wicca Book. Everything in it is simply plain common sense that most people can work out for themselves. The answers to the tough questions weren't really that innovative, just practical thinking - and others might answer some of those questions differently.
Having said that, I also think this is a good book for parents who have no prior experience with children, or who have just come to Wicca. If you are in this group, I do recommend that you buy the book - it can give you some solid advice, and perhaps offer a springboard from which you can develop your own ideas.
Great Book.......2000-02-20
I have a copy of this book, and have met Ashleen in person (we are in the Tucson Area Pagan/Wiccan Network together). This is an OUTSTANDING book... I dont have kids of my own YET, but when i do, this will be the first book i refer to...
I have bought seven copies so far, and I need to get another.......1999-12-17
The first time I read this book was the Spring of 1994. This book helped me answer MANY tough questions from my children, especially my daughter. I read this book for the first time only two or three months after I embraced my Pagan/Wiccan Path. We were in Germany at the time, and when it was time to move to the states, we chose Tucson Arizona, because of this book. I was able to make contact with the Tucson Area Wiccan Network (soon there after to become the Tucson Area Wiccan & Pagan Network) within 7 days of us arriving in Tucson, because of this book.
The reason I have bought so many copies so far ... this is a wonderful gift for anyone who deals with children, or even someone who wants to incorporate some "fun" back into their Spiritual Path, no matter the Path.
Book Description
Louise Marley weaves a compelling story of a woman whose faith may be the only thing that can save a girl from certain doom.
Customer Reviews:
Relaible author who delivers on speculative topics.......2007-04-11
The Child Goddess is the third book I've read of Marley's, including the adventurous Maquisarde and the ghostly Glass Harmonica, and I find her treatment of speculative issues, future worlds and superb characterization well thought out and always refreshing. Her detailed research and knowledge into technical issues - be it medicine, science or music, always makes the work seem well-studied and yet easily digestible. As a reader of multiple genres (with a special appreciation for SF/Fantasy), I find that I require a lot more from a book than just an interesting SF plot - no matter the category. I don't want clean but characterless sentences (which a lot of SF has), I want prose; I don't want two dimensional characters; I want three. I don't want a generic romp; I want to think, and Marley delivers on all three counts. What this all means is: her books are hard to put down.
Plenty of reviewers have addressed the strength of the first contact plot, so I will simply add, The Child Goddess is loaded with great characters -- every one of them. Besides the key protagonist, Isabel Burke (discussed below), there is Oa, the brave, un-aging, child-protagonist in this story of greed who is easily recognizable as both young and "old;" the evil Andetti and Boreson, who literally want to suck the life from Oa; Jin-Li Chung, an angel of a man and a character I'll miss should Marley take Isabel on other adventures; Simon, Isabel's, right arm in an emergency, and her lost and impossible love; and the other "anchens," who at moments take me back to Lord of the Flies. While some reviewers were disappointed about thwarted love between Simon and Isabelle, I did not see it as the point of the book, but as one of its strengths. The main love affair is between Oa and Isabelle, and it is their developing mother/child relationship that is the real treat to experience.
Marley is an author with heart, which gives her stories a reliable signature. The Child Goddess is no different. Like the protagonists of Marquisarde and The Glass Harmonica, Marley's heroine, Isabel Burke, a priest of the order of The Mary Magdalenes, is imbued with a fierce maternal instinct that is so tangible and conflicted that it is at once admired and believable. Her deft treatment of the Magdalenes - a female Catholic order, makes me wonder that if I had been raised by the Magdalene's instead of the patriarchal Catholic structure, I might have maintained my faith - and that says a lot. Not that this book preaches in any way; it doesn't. Here treatment of the subject is devoid of control, and for this reason, Isabel's faith comes across as pure. I seriously hope Marley has more adventures for Isabel where she might open that spiritual door a little further, because I'd be willing to go along for the ride.
Reach a little farther.......2007-03-16
Louise Marley's The Child Goddess is an absorbing book; even a casual reader quickly becomes engrossed. I, for one, read relentlessly and had devoured the book within hours of beginning it. The premise is that a few centuries hence, Isabel, a female Catholic priest, is appointed the guardian of Oa, a child from another planet burdened with an awesome secret that a scary corporation desperately wants to figure out. Watching Oa open up to Isabel was a treat; the writing was crisp and fast-paced. The ending, however, fell a bit short. It felt rushed and there were a few loose ends left. For example, once Oa's secret is revealed and discovered only to work on certain subjects, it is dismissed. I believe the problem would persist -- why wouldn't it still be tempting to parents of young children or to researchers hoping to unravel how to make it work for everyone?
Additionally, I was disappointed in the philosophical reach of the book. Why, if we can envision a female priesthood, must we cling to an outdated celibate one? The love lost in this book seemed a waste; it was hard for me to accept Simon's fate -- he deserved better! He deserved Isabel. Don't get me wrong; this is a great book and well worth the time I spent reading it, but I still preferred Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow and Joan Slonczewski's A Door into Ocean. In science fiction, you want to stretch the imagination as far as possible, and frankly, while the characters are beautifully drawn, I can envision much more for them.
Wonderful writing. I'm ordering more Louise Marley books........2006-09-13
I just finished reading this book for the first time. It will go on the bookshelf with the others I reread. The touch is deft. Not too sentimental, but very engaging. The settings are many layered and believable. The charcters are emotionally satisfying. She can write people who are flawed and true to life. Growth is described in some of them. Like in the real world, not everyone chooses to grow. I've just found a new women science fition writer! I'm happy.
Nice -- maybe a little too nice.......2006-08-25
"The Child Goddess" is written from an explicitly religious point of view, but it isn't quite your traditional religion. Isabel Burke is from the Order of Mary Magdalene, a new, barely tolerated, order within the Catholic church. She's more priest than nun. When an expedition on the planet of Virimund goes wrong, she's called to take custody of a young girl wrongly brought back to earth.
Questions immediately surface. Who is this girl, and why does she not consider herself a person? And why does all the medical evidence show that she is more than a hundred years old, when she looks to be about ten? The scientists who brought her back are, predictably, looking for the fountain of youth. As for Isabel, she just wants this lost child to be safe.
Isabel is a person of great compassion, and that is perhaps the book's greatest weakness: we never doubt, really, that Isabel will prevail -- and neither does Isabel. The mysteries the book sets up are immediately obvious -- so much so that when tragedy inevitably strikes I was more annoyed than sad. But the child, Oa, is a luminous character, and so the book is redeemed.
"The Child Goddess" is a good choice for fans of Mary Doria Russell's "The Sparrow."
Beautifully written.......2005-10-22
I consider myself a fan of mostly hard SF and dark fantasy, but the great writing and compelling characters of this intimate and thoughtful 'first contact' novel really got to me and I enjoyed it immensely. The central character of Isabel Burke is beautifully written, but the real star is the alien child Oa who definitely stays with you beyond the last page. Louise Marley has created two powerful female characters and left us wanting more. A recommended read.
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When Belldandy's goddess sisters, Urd and Skuld, are called away to investigate a problem with the universe's time management, young hero Keiichi is left alone with Belldandy at last! But a not-quite-human little boy suddenly appears out of nowhere - and treats Belldandy like his long-lost lover. This is the latest collection of the long-running, highly popular manga series.
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Deep.......2003-12-17
This is is beautifully illustrated and intricately plotted volume. There's so much depth to the characters, and their feelings and personalities really come out, especially near the end (when it gets VERY sweet and exciting). I love how Fujishima is able to show his characters' every emotion on their expressions and in their poses. THIS is Japanese animation, folks, so much more than those Marvel and DC comics superheroes can do, even with their over-flaunted muscles. Also, check out Ayashi no Ceres by Yu Watase. The illustrations are just as beautiful (but in a different style, of course), and the story is absolutely gripping and touching. Both of these manga have a tendency to get dark at times, but that's when the characters really show their true selves, and who would want a manga that has a happy storyline all the time? That's not how real life goes, and in any case, the characters BECOME more human to the readers because of what they go through and how they react to their problems. This is one of the best in the Oh My Goddess! series so far. THANK you, Kosuke.
lacking....something.......2003-07-28
the illustrations are wonderful, the story is pretty good. But there's just some depth missing, like dialog. There are some, but it's not often even this much text is seen in two pages. Plus shadows in the manga are limited to the darkest, leaving you with a lot of line arts, which hurts my eyes but that might just be me. I'm not sure I would recommend this even if you just got hooked on the show (like me) unless you don't care much about money (this is of course, written in comparison to Love Hina, which is easier on my eyes and is chocked full of dialogue and events, where OMG manga consist of a couple of side stories beside the main one, if any at all)
Book 16 -- Enter Welsper (Velsper).......2003-06-04
This graphic novel of the popular "Oh My Goddess" series covers original manga volumes volume 16 chapter 94 through volume 17 chapter 101. This is an 8-part story covering the "Welsper" arc (or as Dark Horse calls him, Velsper).
The first part has the 4th goddess Peorth losing an aerial with an unknown attacker and attempting to warn Belldandy. Urd and Skuld are recalled to the heavens to deal with a problem while a young boy who knows Belldandy visits her and Keiichi. The second part has the boy come by Bell's and Keiichi's shop, then charm their boss Chihiro. The third part has the boy coming to stay at the Morisato residence. Belldandy begins to have bizarre dreams and time seems to be going awry.
The forth part has Skuld and Urd fighting a corruption in the Yggdrasil system. Belldandy and the boy have a strange connection and the boy reveals his true nature. The fifth part has the return of Peorth as she defends Keiichi from attack. The boy reveals his plan and reason for being on Earth. The sixth part has Skuld, Urd, and their helpers in the heavens losing their battle against time stoppage while Peorth, Belldandy, and Keiichi make a choice.
The seventh part has Belldandy reverting to childhood while the boy's plans begin to go astray. The final part has Belldandy remember the boy's name which was what he wanted all along. However, he must now pay the price for tampering with the Yggdrasil system.
Bottom line: The standard great artwork from Fujishima-san is here. Having Peorth return is a great addition even if her role is limited. There's not as much humor in this issue, but we do learn a lot more about the heavens and get to see Demon Central for the first time. There is one complaint which I've never made before. Since Dark Horse converts these comics from their original Japanese form (which is a right-to-left format), nearly everything you see is the reverse image of the original. However, there are times when DH cannot do this; so there are blaring instances where a characters hair will be parted one way in one frame and another way in the next frame. It can be a jarring distraction, but I have not allowed that to stop my purchases. I am asking Dark Horse to do future OMG graphic novels in the Japanese style to avoid this problem.
First the Norns, then Peorth, and now..........2003-05-23
Belldandy was the first to come on the scene when Keiichi made his misguided wish. Urd followed soon after, and because of her sabotage of Yggdrasil, she has stayed. Skuld came to take Belldandy home, and has moved in, although I'm sure Keiichi would wish otherwise if he could. Peorth arrived much the same way as Belldandy, but left when the contract was fulfulled. Now, here comes a little boy who treats Keiichi like a kid and Belldandy like his long-lost lover. Belldandy senses something about the boy, but can't put a finger on it. And they are running out of time--all of them.
Who is this boy, and why is he here? Is he going to take Belldandy away from Keiichi?
You'll have to read the book now, won't you?
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