One has to consider the time when this book was published. I simply cannot understand how anyone finds this work or any of the work of Leek's to be "better literature" for witches when this particular book seemed to be more of a way for Leek to try and bolster her already very public image.more Throughout the book she makes ridiculous claims and statements like telepathy having the potential to be studied and used during war as a weapon that the reason why psychics fail at so many experiments is due to their boredom that astrology can predict homosexuality, cancer and murderous tendencies, and other such bollock. This theme of Leek being rather amazing and so important that she is not only honoured by those who are referred to here as "gypsies" which is now recognised as a slur but African leaders is enough to make my eyes twitch. It continues to read as a poorly written novella with Leek claiming her high intellect multiple times as if it is supposed to convince not only us, but her as well, apparently she was a precocious child to the point of being a almost super intellectual. It starts with the usual disproven nonsense of withcraft as the Old religion which survived underground, and how Leek came from a long line of witches spanning hundreds of years. It has been recommended to me numerous times and now having read it I have to seriously question anyone who feels this book is "recommended reading". It continues to read as a poorly written novella with Leek claiming her h This book firmly belongs in the rubbish pile of books I have ever had the displeasure of reading.
This book firmly belongs in the rubbish pile of books I have ever had the displeasure of reading. The book jacket makes the hardcover edition worth having for the funky cover art and the slightly irregular page edges (which remind me of "old books") is a nice touch.more My advice is to buy it used while you still can. Back in 77 it proved to be the catalyst for a lifelong interest in the craft. The chapters move quickly, although eleven and twelve do drag a little. Fortunately, it isn't a difficult book to read and a student can usually finish it in one of two readings.
the so called "eclectic" Wicca) is incalculable. Sybil was one of the first witches to come out of the broom closet and her influence on American Wicca (i.e. It is essentially a biographical essay by an hereditary witch. The book is a fascinating read and in my opinion should be required study for any new witch or wizard. I recently found a copy of the first edition hardcover in a used bookstore and didn't hesitate to snatch it up, which I now consider one of my Wiccan treasures. Sybil Reading DIARY OF A WITCH again after 31 years is like sitting down for tea with a favorite great aunt that you haven't seen in ages and listening to her life's story.
Reading DIARY OF A WITCH again after 31 years is like sitting down for tea with a favorite great aunt that you haven't seen in ages and listening to her life's story.
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