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Scott Cunningham - the Path Taken

Honoring the Life and Legacy of a Wiccan Trailblazer
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Scott Cunningham - the Path Taken by Christine Cunningham Ashworth explores the spiritual journey and life of the influential Wiccan author, Scott Cunningham. The book delves into his contributions and impact on modern Pagan practices, offering insights into his beliefs and personal experiences. Perfect for readers interested in Wiccan spirituality and the creative force behind its expansion in contemporary society.
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This book may appeal to you if you are captivated by the life and legacy of Scott Cunningham, an influential figure in the realm of modern Paganism and spirituality. Delving into both personal anecdotes and the development of Cunningham's spiritual journey, it offers insights for anyone interested in the blending of biography and spiritual evolution.

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The iconic and renowned bestselling author Scott Cunningham (1953-1993) was the central figure in establishing Wicca in North America. His pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca, enabling practitioners to self-initiate. Scott's books, especially his encyclopaedias, remain popular today, years after his death.

In recent years, Scott has also emerged as a celebrated queer icon, especially in the witchcraft world. Although so many people have come to Wicca and Paganism through his books, little is actually known about Scott Cunningham as a person and about his spiritual life.

His little sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth, seeks to remedy that. Her book is offered as a gift to all those influenced by Cunningham's work. Christine grew up with him, laughed with him, learned with him, fought with him, and shared joys and sorrows. This book is not a biography as much as it is a memoir. The author writes about their childhood, gives a peek into their parents' lives, and brings to life what it was like to grow up in the Cunningham household. She explores the trajectory of Scott's magical path and affirms his legacy. She shares family photos and lifts the veil from Scott's life.

Featuring a foreword by Mat Auryn, author of Psychic Witch and Mastering Magic, the book contains contributions from other key figures in today's world of witchcraft, magic, tarot, and astrology, including:

  • Stephanie Rose Bird
  • Amy Blackthorn
  • Storm Faerywolf
  • Nancy Hendrickson
  • Dorothy Morrison
  • Nicholas Pearson
  • Benebell Wen

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The book by Christine Cunningham Ashworth paints an intimate and moving portrait of her brother Scott Cunningham, a significant figure in Wiccan spirituality who made witchcraft accessible to many. His influence on the world of modern witchcraft and his personal journey are brought to life through personal anecdotes and insights from family and friends. Reviewers find it a compelling read that captures Scott's contributions and spirit, offering readers a profound understanding of his life and legacy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578638086

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Wheel/Weiser

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Mat Auryn

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Christine Cunningham Ashworth is the younger sister of author and witchcraft pioneer Scott Cunningham. Since 2017, Christine has become an established part of the cartomancy, witchcraft, and tarot communities. She presents regularly at conferences, primarily discussing her brother and his life's work. Christine was a headliner at Trees of Avalon in 2019 and again in April 2022, as well asat the Northwest Tarot Symposium in 2020 and 2022, and the inaugural International Divination Event (TIDE) in 2022. Sheis scheduled to present a workshop about her brother's life and work at StaarCon 2024. For the past three years, Christine has penned the 'Stepping Stones' column for The Cartomancer magazine. Christine is a published author, primarily in the romance genre. She lives in southern California.

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