book review?

ok so i'm thinking of buying some Scott Cunningham books:
- earth power by Scott Cunningham
- Wicca: a guide for the solitary practitioner

so what are your views on the books?
and what did you like most about the books?

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i just finished Earth Power actually, i liked it, flew through it, but i always seem to fly through Cunningham books. the first couple chapters i found very visual [like i could picture everything he was talking about perfectly] once he got into part's two and three, while i still enjoyed it, a lot of the information and rituals weren't very in depth. just a very basic 'this is [insert path] this is the history, this is what it's best used for, and here's 3-5 spells.' lather, rinse, repeat. there's a reference chapter in the back if you need to quickly look up a rune or an herb, really like that, but overall, i wish it was more informative. it does give basic information, if you wish to learn more, find a book diving further into candle magic, or knot magic, or whatever. i got my copy as a Yule gift, if you can find one at your library, or at a used book store, buy a copy. [i think it's on google books]

Wicca: a guide for the solitary practitioner is his most famous book, and although i'm a HUGE Cunningham fan, i'm a little embarrassed to say this one isn't in my collection. been meaning to get a copy for a while now. i'd get a copy, but like i said i love Cunningham, i'd say buy every book of his, even if i found it lacking. from what i've heard from other people, it's a great book, however, it's not a great Wicca guide. [funny since that's the title] his approach to Wicca, and indeed witchcraft, is 'if it feels good, do it.' which on some levels is true, but Wicca does have a few rules. Scott turns around and preaches how it comes down to you to choose what you wish to follow, and this isn't 100% true with Wicca.

A guide for the Solitary practitioner is a pretty good book. I thought it was very helpful. Scott is a very good auther, I'd suggest reading more of his books when you are done with the ones you have.

Thank you all for your help I'm just waiting for them to arrive so I can get reading them after my exams :)

Have a lovely January