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Rather than a 'how-to' book, this is an exploration of the author's understanding of Druidry and how being a Druid affects his relationship with the world(s). It is, then, an exercise in one of the Druid's less practised arts: that of the ovate or Druid philosopher. Precisely because of the rarity of published philosophical specualtion within Druidry in particular and modern Paganism in general, this is a welcome book. Of course, the extent to which you relate to Greywind's words will depend to some extent on your own vision of Druidry and of the world. Personally, I find things here both to agree and disagree with. I disagree with what seems an unwarranted attack on academe for raising questions about the 'Celtic' identity. I agree with the author's characterisation of some within the Druid community as: 'manipulative charlatans who inhabit the fringes. They sensationalise the tradition and portray themselves as master of it (they are mostly men).' I agree that: 'Magic is about discovering and coming to understand the patterns and balances that underlie all things.' This is a book to provoke thought, sometimes simply to provoke. Given that most of us tend to spend too little time thinking about anything of value, it is no bad thing to be so provoked. Incidentally, regular readers of The Druids' Voice may find sections of this book familiar. That's because earlier drafts of them appeared have appeared within its hallowed pages under the author's given name, Graeme Talboys. Greywolf. £9.95 made payable to G. Talboys and sent to them at PO Box 8211, Girvan, Ayrshire, KA26 OWA. This review was originally published in the Druids Voice Volume 2 Issue 1 © 2003
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