Some of the wonderful feedback and mail that I have received about The Book of Mirrors.
Thank you so much to everyone that sends me messages about my work. If you would like to send me your own feedback, then please feel free to contact me.
You may also wish to read reviews of The Book of Mirrors.
From an Alexandrian High Priest
"In our coven we ordinarily recommend that our students read Stewart Farrar's 'What Witches Do', but now we'd recommend that they read your book."
- D. Gloucester, UK.
From a Seeker
Hi Luthaneal,
I just finishing devouring your book. And I say devouring since I've been unable to stop until finishing it after reading the first pages –though I had to have some sleep at night in the middle.
The title of 'Book of Mirrors' is, indeed, very appropriate, not just for it being the usual title given to that kind of book, but also for the fact that your book acts as an actual mirror; or at least, that's how it has been for me, and maybe has already been for others too. And, for sure, it will be for others in the future.
Conceiving an idea like this is awesome – something new, and needed. But it wouldn't have been the same if you had changed the way it was written, or it's honesty. In fact, it would have been a completely different book. Another book of how wonderful being a Wicca is. Another book not worth to spend the money on – at least in the current economical situation. A book that wouldn't have left me looking at it, once I finished it, just for a while, wondering what just happened.
It is ironic how the same 'synchronization' that you talk about in the book when performing a concrete exercise or ritual with other people and having some similar results, can be applied to the path of the seekers. One can find himself reflected in small and, at first sight, meaningless details like 'not wanting to give the impression that you want to overshadow your girlfriend or even let them think you are with her just for the contact'! Though it is even worse when you have a 'smart mind' that puzzles you and it makes you think if caring about that doesn't mean that you are actually doing it! Of course, there's nobody there to tell you that you aren't and, sometimes, (and, as I said, if you have a very thoughtful mind) it can lead you to never-ending ethical discussions with you own mind.
Moreover, you drive the reader to a self-experience tale, where the reader is their own main character. The way you present the experience, makes the reader actually sympathise with your coveners, and HP/Hps. Even making him/her identify them with the own figures on his/her seeking - if she/he has any.
Though I have to agree with the fact that those deep dissertations about Magic, the Threefold Law and the festivals deserve another book, and that they might 'stop' the flow of the 'tale' for a while. And, even I found very nice to read them, as most of them are points I attach to as well, I was eager to continue reading your story.
Finally, I think that it would have been awesome to have a pre-final chapter: What if I would have been rejected? And What if I had decided to choose another way? Of course, that would have been based just on guessing, but I think that a lot of people will find themselves in any of those alternative option after or while reading this book. Needless to say, the way you left it may help a lot of people that do not have that 'little bit' of courage needed to step forward, to do it.
The book has not clarified to me anything at all about my path. It has not shown me my future. But it has beautifully made me realise that we are not alone in the amount of thoughts and doubts that we consider unique to our weirdness when, in fact, they are something that many of us may share.
Just, thank you very much :)
- Daniel, Donostia - San Sebastián, Spain
From a High Priestess
Your experience has truly captured my interest and attention…
I’m going to recommend your book to all seekers who come to us…so expect more orders from Canada….lol
I will also recommend your book to a few other coven leaders….
Again, I really enjoyed your book! You did a phenomenal job in relaying your personal experience and produced a remarkably enjoyable book.
- A. Canada
From Another High Priestess
I've had a read, and wanted to say congratulations, I think your story of your journey to the edge of the circle was wonderful and made me remember my own journey to the circle as well, beautiful and I think a lovely resource for seekers.
- Ad. Australia
Thank you so much to everyone that sends me messages about my work. If you would like to send me your own feedback, then please feel free to contact me.
You may also wish to read reviews of The Book of Mirrors.
From an Alexandrian High Priest
"In our coven we ordinarily recommend that our students read Stewart Farrar's 'What Witches Do', but now we'd recommend that they read your book."
- D. Gloucester, UK.
From a Seeker
Hi Luthaneal,
I just finishing devouring your book. And I say devouring since I've been unable to stop until finishing it after reading the first pages –though I had to have some sleep at night in the middle.
The title of 'Book of Mirrors' is, indeed, very appropriate, not just for it being the usual title given to that kind of book, but also for the fact that your book acts as an actual mirror; or at least, that's how it has been for me, and maybe has already been for others too. And, for sure, it will be for others in the future.
Conceiving an idea like this is awesome – something new, and needed. But it wouldn't have been the same if you had changed the way it was written, or it's honesty. In fact, it would have been a completely different book. Another book of how wonderful being a Wicca is. Another book not worth to spend the money on – at least in the current economical situation. A book that wouldn't have left me looking at it, once I finished it, just for a while, wondering what just happened.
It is ironic how the same 'synchronization' that you talk about in the book when performing a concrete exercise or ritual with other people and having some similar results, can be applied to the path of the seekers. One can find himself reflected in small and, at first sight, meaningless details like 'not wanting to give the impression that you want to overshadow your girlfriend or even let them think you are with her just for the contact'! Though it is even worse when you have a 'smart mind' that puzzles you and it makes you think if caring about that doesn't mean that you are actually doing it! Of course, there's nobody there to tell you that you aren't and, sometimes, (and, as I said, if you have a very thoughtful mind) it can lead you to never-ending ethical discussions with you own mind.
Moreover, you drive the reader to a self-experience tale, where the reader is their own main character. The way you present the experience, makes the reader actually sympathise with your coveners, and HP/Hps. Even making him/her identify them with the own figures on his/her seeking - if she/he has any.
Though I have to agree with the fact that those deep dissertations about Magic, the Threefold Law and the festivals deserve another book, and that they might 'stop' the flow of the 'tale' for a while. And, even I found very nice to read them, as most of them are points I attach to as well, I was eager to continue reading your story.
Finally, I think that it would have been awesome to have a pre-final chapter: What if I would have been rejected? And What if I had decided to choose another way? Of course, that would have been based just on guessing, but I think that a lot of people will find themselves in any of those alternative option after or while reading this book. Needless to say, the way you left it may help a lot of people that do not have that 'little bit' of courage needed to step forward, to do it.
The book has not clarified to me anything at all about my path. It has not shown me my future. But it has beautifully made me realise that we are not alone in the amount of thoughts and doubts that we consider unique to our weirdness when, in fact, they are something that many of us may share.
Just, thank you very much :)
- Daniel, Donostia - San Sebastián, Spain
From a High Priestess
Your experience has truly captured my interest and attention…
I’m going to recommend your book to all seekers who come to us…so expect more orders from Canada….lol
I will also recommend your book to a few other coven leaders….
Again, I really enjoyed your book! You did a phenomenal job in relaying your personal experience and produced a remarkably enjoyable book.
- A. Canada
From Another High Priestess
I've had a read, and wanted to say congratulations, I think your story of your journey to the edge of the circle was wonderful and made me remember my own journey to the circle as well, beautiful and I think a lovely resource for seekers.
- Ad. Australia