Principles of Druidry (Thorsons Principles Series)

by Emma Restall Orr
Published by HarperCollins
Reviews

Review One

Review Summary

An accessible and interesting introduction to Druidry.

Comments

This was the first book I actually finished reading on Druidry (having previously attempted another, larger book). I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in this path as the first book to read.

It contains useful exercises that allow you to _feel_ and _do_ instead of just reading. It makes this book a means of spiritually exploring Druidry, rather than giving a purely intellectual look at its elements.

Around the same time as reading this, I would also recommend reading Philip Shallcrass' 'Druidry' (a 'Piatkus Guide'), for a taste of the different ways of accessing Druidry.

Emma Restall Orr is a great writer on Spiritual matters, drawing you in on a personal level, and leaving you at the end of reading feeling like you've truly done something, changed within and discovered.

Remember to check the back of the book for useful URL's, associations and book recommendations!

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Review Two

Review Summary

Great and exciting introduction to Druidism.

Comments

This book serves as an excellent primer to the earth-centered tradtion of Druidism. as a practitioner of an African Earth-centered tradtion, I found the book to be quite enlightening and always captivating. Druids around the world should applaud Bobcat's (Emma Restall) efforts in presenting the beauty of this tradition.

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Review Three

Review Summary

A great Introduction

Comments

I'd recommend this book to anyone just starting out on the path of Druidry. Emma does a great job of quickly debunking the major misconceptions that exist, and presenting the fact about and ideas within Druidry in a clear and concise fashion. She also provides some great practical suggestions to get you thinking. However if you're looking for in depth knowledge you may find the explanations are a little short or simplistic and do not provide the information you require. Principles of Druidry is a very easy read, much less tough going than some of the older books on Druidry, and definately a good source of information to satisfy the curious.

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We have a number of copies of Principles (in Italian and Portuguese) and other books by Emma Restall Orr available for purchase directly from the author:

Principles of Druidry in Portuguese (£8)
Principles of Druidry in Italian (£6)

Ritual in English (£9.99)
Ritual in Portuguese (£10)

Send payment by cheque or Postal Order, made out to Emma Restall Orr to The Druid Network Office address:

The Druid Network
PO Box 3533
Whichford
Shipston on Stour
Warwickshire
CV36 5YB

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