Spirited: Taking Paganism Beyond the Circle

I had seen this book on the shelf many times at my local bookstore, but had never picked it up. Well one day I did, and I took it home to read, expecting some typical Pagan book, though what I found was quite different. Being a younger Pagan myself, though no longer a teen, I found this book deep and powerful. The first part of the book talks about how Young Pagans are treated, and not just by the non-Pagan community. I know that I personally was treated unfairly by some of my own Pagan Peers, though in time I was able to prove them wrong. Too often age is used to discriminate against young seekers, and it's good that someone finally pointed it out and said something. The second half of the book is about how to live a Pagan lifestyle, even beyond the rituals and spells. This is written in a way that people 23 and under would probably find helpful. I know that I personally have incorporated some of the lessons into my own practice. Though even older Pagans in the community should read this, as like Parma said himself, "We need to bridge this gap between older and younger pagans." I know plenty of people who are 35 who have only been studying for a couple of years who have looked down upon me because I'm 19 yet I've been studying for over 6 years now. So in conclusion, good read for anyone, though younger Pagans would benefit from it the most. Definitely not your typical Wicca/Witchcraft Book, and one that will stay on my shelf for my kids to possibly read one day.

Spirited is unlike any other Pagan or Wiccan book that I have read. I started reading with the mindset that it was going to be just like any other Pagan philosophy book. But I was wrong. Gede Parma writes Spirited with the intention that young Pagans (although I recommend this book for Pagans of all ages) can carry their spirituality wherever they go, and they should do so with pride. Packed with helpful hints and ideas, I recommend Spirited to any Pagan, young or old, advanced or beginning in their spiritual journey. This book is worth reading, keeping, and passing on.