Margot Adler était une auteure et journaliste américaine dont l'œuvre a exploré les questions profondes de la foi et de la spiritualité dans le monde moderne. En tant que reporter accomplie et figure de proue de la Wicca moderne, elle a étudié les intersections entre la foi personnelle et les structures sociétales. Son écriture offre un aperçu perspicace de la recherche de sens et de communauté à travers diverses pratiques spirituelles. Ses contributions invitent les lecteurs à contempler la nature de la croyance et sa place au sein de la société laïque.
The memoir provides an insightful look into the 1960s through the eyes of a notable NPR correspondent, highlighting her experiences in civil rights activism and the Free Speech Movement. It also features her poignant correspondence with a young American soldier in Vietnam, offering a personal glimpse into the era's social upheaval and the complexities of war. This candid narrative captures the spirit of a transformative decade, blending personal stories with broader historical themes.
Now fully revised-the classic study of Neo-Paganism Almost thirty years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo- Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction. In this new edition featuring an updated resource guide of newsletters, journals, books, groups, and festivals, Margot Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.