5 Responses to “Kindling the Celtic Spirit: Ancient Traditions to Illumine Your Life Through the Seasons”

1. By J. Santee on May 19, 2010 | Reply

   Some of the tails and stories are really good. However, there seems to be a disconnect in some of the layout.
   Rating: 3 / 5

2. By Francine Nicholson on May 19, 2010 | Reply

   Those not familiar with the sources of the various Celtic traditions
   may receive the impression that this book presents authentic ideas and
   customs in context. It does not. Instead, it presents Ms. Freeman’s
   New Agey, Jungian-filtered interpretation of the sources. Though
   Ms. Freeman reads widely, she uses her sources selectively to support
   her notion of who the Celts were and are, rather than letting the
   evidence lead her to justifiable conclusions. This is unfortunate. The
   book is beautiful but it only re-inforces modern misconceptions about
   Celtic culture. It does not give the reader a true picture of the
   diverse cultures of the various Celtic peoples. (…)
   Rating: 1 / 5

3. By Mr. Murphy on May 19, 2010 | Reply

   It’s kind of tricky to figure out what our ancestors really believed thanks to Christianity. This book really shows what I mean. I didn’t see any of the “New agey fluff” that one reviewer wrote. I was excited to get the book only to be disappointed upon purchasing it. The cover is still one of the few things I enjoy about this book. It is honestly not pagan at all and never will.
   Rating: 2 / 5

4. By Noelle Marie Harralson on May 19, 2010 | Reply

   This book took me back to another time and place. Mara Freeman tells a story the way I imagine the old bards of Ireland did.

   She also does an amazing job explaining how Pre-Christian paganism became blended into a new Christian paganism after the Catholic monks arrived in Ireland. This book is interesting even if just from a Roman Catholic’s perspective because Catholicism’s pagan roots are so obvious and explained so beautifully here. But, it is also a book for anyone who is interested in Irish folklore and mostly a book for anyone drawn to Celtic mysticism. With all the New Age nonsense out there, and all the other “how to” books out there, this book is one that readers can connect with and in doing so discover that our lives truly are “the music of what happens.”

   Thank you Mara!
   Rating: 5 / 5

5. By Mary Stephens on May 19, 2010 | Reply

   My sister recommended this and I am so glad that I bought it. It is beautifully written and is a wonderful journey for those looking for guidance.
   Rating: 4 / 5