Simple Wicca
By: Michele Morgan

Hardcover: 195 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.81 x 7.30 x 7.30
Publisher: Conari Pr; (October 4, 2000)
ISBN: 1573241997
$14.95

In this simple and, well, gentle, book, Ms Morgan provides a delightful introduction to the world of the Craft, leaving no stone unturned, but without diving deeply into what's actually under any of those stones.  While one might see the lack of subject depth as an inherent weakness in the book, it actually works quite well if viewed from the perspective of the typical "lay person" who has no concept of what Witches or Wicca are all about.  Avoiding the frequent trap of overwhelming the newcomer, Simple Wicca gives just enough information to keep the practitioner "safe" and within an elementary level of practice without taking them to places best not traveled by the novice with no way to escape. 

Touching lightly on such topics as the history of Witchcraft to a brief overview of frequently used Gods and Goddesses to the ritual tools and on to basic ritual, this book guides the reader through the easily navigatable waters of beginning Craft.  The book is infinitely readable, never stooping to a condescending tone, but not becoming too Wiccan highbrow either.  I would say this book is as perfect an introduction to magic and Witchcraft as one could hope for and I fully intend to included it on my required reading list for first level students.

 Five pentacles out of five

Review by Katrina Rasbold