January 17, 2006
The Pagan Book of Living and Dying
by Starhawk and M. Macha NightMare
Another book I started in 2005 and still haven't finished. It's taking me ages - as you can tell from the title, it's not easy going. I bought it shortly after my Grandfather passed away last Spring, and have been slowly working my way through it. I'm not sure how to count these books I start in one year and finish in another toward my annual totals. Maybe they should only count as half a book?
Well, now that I've finished the book, I feel like I ought to write something about it. It's a very moving piece, especially the personal stories of memorials and experiences near the end. Some of the rituals are absolutely beautiful, and all of them are good. I would highly recommend this for anyone of any faith, not just Pagans. The eloquence and compassion with which Starhawk and Nightmare write is touching.
File under: NonFiction
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