When, Why ... If by Robin Wood Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of When, Why ... If
Book Review: It's okay...
Summary: 3 Stars
I may be the only one so far who did not find this book so great like the others - that's okay :) Good: Easy to read; author gives plenty of examples for those unfamiliar with ethics or new to establishing their own; book is fairly short. Bad: May be boring for the mature and experienced audience; redundant and multiple examples. My comments: First, I could not finish the book. I was bored with the multiple examples given in the first 4 chapters. I really tried to sit down to finish it. I could not. Maybe the author is targeting an audience where I do not belong, because I immediately understood her point when she explained it the first time. Then she gives an example, and then another, and then another. I wanted to move on to how the point tied in with the next topic. Second, I did not learn anything new from the book, which is too bad, because I thought I would give it a shot and maybe learn something new, or at least a different perspective. Book is a good start for beginners in Wicca, or if you have no common sense in life. I'm glad I got the book from the library before purchasing it. For a good book on ethics, read "The Ethics of Spinoza." It may conflict with the Wiccan beliefs and is more appropriate for advanced readers.Book Review: Not just for pagans!
Summary: 5 Stars
I would reccomend this book to anyone who was interested in wicca or self help. It focuses on wiccan ethics but I would put it in the self help section as well. At the end of every chapter there are journal writing excerises to get to know your positives and negatives.Book Review: Not your run-of-the-mill Witchy book!
Summary: 5 Stars
"When, Why... If" is the first book I've seen that really tackles the ETHICS of Paganism past the blithe recitations of the Wiccan Rede and the Law of Return. There ought to be more - there are far too many books heavy on the HOW but very, very light on the WHY (or why not!), and living an ethical life without defined rules can be very difficult for some. Wood's book helps you define those rules for yourself. This one was hard to obtain for a while (took me more than a year to get my copy after it was recommended to me by someone I trusted) but I'm very glad it is readily available now. It's somewhat Wicca-oriented, but with the exceptions of the Appendix and the Glossary I didn't find it too intrusive.This is not a comfortable book to read, and the exercises are rugged. You will have to look at the most unlikable parts of yourself and drag them up into the light of day, and that can be pretty unpleasant - BUT you'll be all the better for it in the end.
Book Review: Required reading for responsible pagans.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book as part of the required reading for my Coven. I was actually rather surprised at how insightful this book was and how much it made me think. Set up with an introduction, starting chapter and eight chapters with exercises, this book helps the reader set up a basic ethical framework for themself that can grow with the reader. I feel this is one of the few books of its kind and one of the best of those. I would highly recommend it to anyone, not just pagans, who are seeking to learn more about their personal ethics.Book Review: Robin's book helps you to develop your own Magickal ethics.
Summary: 5 Stars
Easy to read and friendly, yet this book packs a good punch. Every Magickal person I know could benefit from reading this book at least once. The author is a gracious and talented woman, who enriches our greater Magickal community beyond measure.