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Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals by Luisah Teish
dinasamimi's review against another edition
4.0
Great little book about Black spirituality and all its intersections, something I know next to nothing about. I loved the vignettes capturing the life and spirit of New Orleans and African Diaspora practices. Like many things do, this book made me think of the ancestors and spiritual lineage/heritage.
emmaraeempowered's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
The way I love this book and will return to it frequently though out my life. As I have been exploring my spirituality and learning more about my family I have been seeking further knowledge and looking into as many books as I can. This one is one that constantly was recommended to me or I would see it in the background of other peoples posts lol you know when you zoom in and try reading the spines on the shelf.
What resonated to me the most in this book is the deep sense to listen to my intuition and learn from my elders. There's been so much in my life that I have doubted or ignored and this book brought these moments up.
One of the parts that I loved and related so strongly to my life was when she was discussing working with her Sisters to preform a meditation, healing ritual, etc...and how these moments have women from many different walks of life and belief joined together in such a beautiful way. She discusses how they honor each others cultures and beliefs. I felt so happy reading this because I have women in my life who we come together to heal or work on something and there are aspects that I bring to the table and aspects they bring to the table. And we do so with honor and grace with each other.
I know this will be one that I reread frequently whether it's a cover to cover reread or just picking up a certain chapter that speaks to me more.
What resonated to me the most in this book is the deep sense to listen to my intuition and learn from my elders. There's been so much in my life that I have doubted or ignored and this book brought these moments up.
One of the parts that I loved and related so strongly to my life was when she was discussing working with her Sisters to preform a meditation, healing ritual, etc...and how these moments have women from many different walks of life and belief joined together in such a beautiful way. She discusses how they honor each others cultures and beliefs. I felt so happy reading this because I have women in my life who we come together to heal or work on something and there are aspects that I bring to the table and aspects they bring to the table. And we do so with honor and grace with each other.
I know this will be one that I reread frequently whether it's a cover to cover reread or just picking up a certain chapter that speaks to me more.
megatsunami's review against another edition
5.0
An original and wonderfully written blend of memoir, philosophy, practical magic, history, and Goddess ritual. Luisah Teish has been an incredibly influential teacher, author, and ritualist in Goddess movements and African diaspora spirituality.
coriandercilantro's review against another edition
5.0
Edifying and soothing. Made me realize how much I had neglected my spiritual self. The book emphasizes womanhood but it was not alienating to me as it didn't read as cissexist. There were some sentiments I didn't agree with but overall Luisah Teish's voice read to me like an older sister. And that was comforting.
lexistentialism's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
kaya217's review against another edition
2.0
I must be the only woman on the planet who did not enjoy this book. It was "meh" at best.
readingwhileblack's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0