Truth or Dare: Encounters with Power, Authority, and Mystery [J0429]

1989 PB in nice clean condition. An examination of the nature of power that offers creative alternatives for positive change in our personal lives, our communities, and our world. "A magical storehouse of spells, rituals, myths, aphorisms, and games designed to awaken us from an enchanted sleep of compliance to patriarchal forms of authority." -The New York Times. "Starhawk gives readers an excellent base from which to evaluate their own cultural context...Encourages personal healing as a microcosmic process toward healing our society and planet as a whole..." -Creation

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Of all the religious visionaries I've read, Starhawk the witch strikes me as the most appealing. Her sweeping account of our history and our possibilities is the finest, most sensible, and most enjoyable appeal for a better way of living that I know of."; "This book educated me so much about patriarchy and its influences on all levels of society, government and psychology. I was also gratefully schooled in feminism, activism, and the importance of ritual in building connections to self and within communities. I'm a different person after reading this book than I was before it. I'd call that some serious magic!"; "A truly powerful book exploring different systems of power, and filled with tools to help us decolonize our bodies and psyches in order to create a different world. Truly inspirational."; "My foray into the power of connecting to the divine feminine is only just beginning, and what better way to learn than to hear from those who have made this journey and feel compelled to share with us."; "This book is essential reading for anyone interested in dismantling the patriarchy, healing the earth, linking radical politics with spirituality and liberating themselves from domination. It is an empowering text that will inspire you to change your life and to change your world."