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Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs (Paperback)

by Stephanie Rose Bird (Author) "Hoodoo began in folks' sheds, basements, and kitchens ..." (more)

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Product Details

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (Jun 1 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0738702757
ISBN-13: 978-0738702759
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 382 g

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #167,339 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Hoodoo is an eclectic blend of African traditions, Native American herbalism, Judeo-Christian ritual, and magical healing. Tracing Hoodoos magical roots back to West Africa, the author provides a fascinating history of this nature-based healing tradition and gives practical advice for applying Hoodoo magic to everyday life.

About the Author

Stephanie Rose Bird is a hereditary intuitive, contemporary rootworker, solitary green witch and visionary. She has been involved with mysticism, symbology, spiritualism and the occult for thirty years. Bird is inspired by her ancestors, in particular her grandmothers, one of which was a psychic and the other a spiritualist minister and herbal healer. Her uncle, a Santeria priest, Babalawo of Shango, taught her the Ifa traditions of the Yoruba people. Bird studies healing, magical and divination traditions of indigenous people around the world with a focus on Africa. Her passions include keeping the ancient traditions alive and updating them so that they evolve with us, suiting our current environment and lifestyles. She is a member of the American Folklore Soceity, the Herb Research Foundation and the Handcrafted Soap Maker's Guild.Bird holds a BFA cum laude from Temple University and an MFA from UC San Diego, and has received multiple academic awards. Bird was an assistant professor at the School of the Art Institute of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1986-2002. Bird is active advising masters' and doctoral candidates, giving lectures, conducting goddess rituals, and writing for numerous publications.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Need a different Publisher, May 27 2004

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The book started out wonderful. Bird is a fantastic writer with a lot to offer. The problem I had with it was after the first few chapters it took a nose dive into the typical Llewellyn cutsie style. It is easy to tell the author was bound to a certian "formula" for the publisher.
If she publishes another book at a different publishing house I would get it. If you love Llewellyn's stuff this is the book for you. If you want history, folklore and a real sense of the work only the first few chapters are for you. I do commend her on sourcing the organizations trying to save the Gullah/Geechie way of life. I just wish she had been free to continue her style through the whole book. To tell the truth it would be impossible to take a formula from the end of this book and tell it apart from any other author in the stable.
I wish Bird the best of luck in this effort and hope she finds another publisher very soon so she is free to teach what she obviously knows.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference for herbal enthusiasts!, Jul 12 2004

By	Carly (Somerville, OH United States) - See all my reviews

A magickal guide to African and African American herbalism with an emphasis on the spiritual aspects. Historical tidbits and lore of African herbalism makes this a great historical reference to herbal enthusiasts, and the practical recipes and crafts make it a must for any bookshelf! I love researching herbal lore from around the world, and this book has a treasure trove of interesting folklore traditions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, reader-friendly, Jun 26 2004

By	Maril Crabtree (Mission, KS USA) - See all my reviews

Three things stand out about Stephanie Rose Bird's work: its authenticity, its elegant simplicity, and its casual, yet spiritual, approach to the topic. From the engaging cover to the reader-friendly format of the chapters, this book offers lots of information in accessible language. More than a basic "how-to," this book provides real spiritual guidance for this path of eclectic wisdom.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work!!!
I really enjoyed reading this book so much I read it in a day!
It answered a lot of questions I had about Hoodoo and Rootwork and the history was a bonus. Read more

Published on Jun 21 2004 by Shawna Cohen

5.0 out of 5 stars Explore history-Feel magic-Tools to enhance every life!
Written in eloquent language, this book explores the use (and usefulness) of traditional African-based wisdom from birth to burial and all the struggles and joys we encounter in... Read more

Published on Jun 3 2004 by Jannette Giles

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book
I don't think I've ever seen a more perfect match between an author and her book. Stephanie Rose Bird clearly has a beautiful spirit, and her message and words are inspiring. Read more

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