The Haitian Vodou Handbook : Protocols for Riding with the Lwa (Paperback)

from cyanide.cupcake

This opened my eyes to the world of Voodou from an insider's viewpoint to a reader or amateur, giving information on some main deities and practices. It is well-written, practical, and insightful. I would only ask about the method of containing the spirit and the lack of filtering, rather than le...

from kay0211

Excellent book for someone considering become a Voodoo practitioner. Very well written with excellent resources and index.

from pshaw

I want to echo Lupa's review and say that this is a wonderful, hands-on introduction to Vodou as it's practiced in Haiti and in the Haitian diaspora. While I'm from New Orleans and some of the spellings and terms are different, I found it very accessible. Filan also addresses the issue of cultura...

from pshaw

I want to echo Lupa's review and say that this is a wonderful, hands-on introduction to Vodou as it's practiced in Haiti and in the Haitian diaspora. While I'm from New Orleans and some of the spellings and terms are different, I found it very accessible. Filan also addresses the issue of cultura...