The Old Girls' Book of Spells: the real meaning of menopause, sex, car keys, and other important stuff about magic
by Cal Garrison

Paperback: 192 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.62 x 7.78 x 5.74
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser; (June 2002)
ISBN: 1590030184

Good Goddess, I just love her.  This is my second "Old Girls" book, the first being "Old Girls' Book of Dreams."  Garrison never fails to make me smile, make me think and make me want to hang out with her.  Being an old girl easing into the menopause process myself, I can fully appreciate (OK, drink in, wallow in, cuddle up to) not only Garrison's affable style of writing, but also her wonderful words of wisdom and companionship. 

As the title implies, there are spells in this book for everything, using basic items likely already in everyone's home.  The spells are for hundreds of very practical goals and are easy to understand and put into practice.  Each individual chapter ("Relationship Spells," "Spells For Healing and Soothing," etc.) has an introduction that is like slipping into a hot tub with the Ya-Ya's, so friendly and casual is the writing style.

Did I mention I love her?

Thanks, Cal, for another great book.  Keep on writing, girlfriend.  Come to my house and we'll make "Mother of the Skye's Magnificent Margaritas."  (page 176)

5 pents out of 5

Reviews by Katrina Rasbold