Member Review

Fire Lyte's "The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft" is the book I wish I'd had when I first started exploring the possibility of living a more magical life. The combination of encouragement, straightforward advice, and humor made this book not only a pleasure to read, but it also had me thinking more deeply about my own practice, examining not just what I want out of it, but how I can be a good member of the witchcraft community.
Not every topic in this book is comfortable to read; Fire Lyte encourages us to examine our privilege and to question things. Magic isn't just wand-waving and chanting -- the core of it is self-knowledge and growth, both in the mundane and magical aspects of our lives.
His advice to question things, to research, to delve deeper, to recognize when you've made a mistake and learn from it are all so needed at this point in time, not just in the witchy community, but in the world at large.
"The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft" is like having a knowledgable friend (one who's encouraging, but expects you to deal with your own BS and recognize the BS others are trying to sell...) guiding you through what it means to be a witch. Add a dash of humor, lots of practical advice, and the occasional "Legally Blond" reference, and you've got a book that I'd highly recommend to anyone who wants to know more about the witch life.
I only wish I could give it more than five stars!