Speaking for myself, I found the true spirit of shamanism in this book. Conway succeeds in connecting it with Celtic culture. She understands the core essence of both subjects. Some readers seem to think that she intended some sort of archeological study of "true" Celtic shamanism. This was clearly not the intent, as is stated in both the introduction and in chapter two, "Shamanism: ancient and modern." She is trying to introduce...
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I have found this book to be a very useful tool for some intensive inner work I have done. The negative criticism by one or another of the reviewers of this book only tells about their sour grapes and reveals how little they see. This book is very well worth getting if you have a heart connection with the Celtic and Wiccan world and are interested your own inner process. Another book I found very useful and that I can recommend...
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I really enjoyed By Oak, Ash, and Thorn. I also agree that you either hate it or love it. I don't think that DJ Conway is trying to say "YOU HAVE TO DO THIS, THIS, AND THIS TO BE A CELTIC SHAMAN!," I believe that she has incorporated a Celtic twist on some shamanistic techniques that can be used by anyone. I myself found it interesting to look at, even though I am not training to be a shaman or intend to be in the future...
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This book is an incredible tool for changing the way you look at the world. The further I progressed through the book the more personal change and growth I experienced. I truly felt moved by the meditations. I would not recommend this book to those who get so wrapped up in "historical" accuracy and those things which exist only in the world of Abred. If you strive for personal growth and spiritual attainment- BUY THE BOOK!Nicholas...
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