Pagan Portals - The Awen Alone: Walking the Path of the Solitary Druid

This is a great book to start your journey. I have practised Druidry in the past with groups, battled with my soul and with many toxic personalities, unfortunately this lead to me neglecting my heart and soul which has been very painful. Due to many changes in life, (having the strength to discard toxic friends, health and emigration to distant climbs) I was not ready to look into my soul again for a few years and kept battling with this. I bought this book on Kindle and read it with comfort, knowing I am not alone and sometimes we can just be happy walking this path as one with nature, alone. A very open minded book with no judgement or order which forces you to feel you need to follow others or follow their path because they say its the right thing to do. The author seems very genuine and wants you to embrace how you feel rather than make you feel like you should have a Masters in Philosophy, History or have swallowed a Thesaurus just to make up the length of a book with obscure words that you will never hear or read again, let alone understand why it has been used.

Yet another outstanding book from this talented author. She has a gift for encapsulating key concepts in a few well-formed words. The best bit about this book, however, is the way she shares how she practises her Druidry. This personal touch, along with practical advice, makes this the perfect book for someone new to Druidry. It is short, succinct, cheap and gives you all the basics so you can start straight away to reawaken your connection with the natural world and the sacred in life.

This was my second go at reading this book, so very glad I did. I waited until it felt right and could not put it down. This time it spoke to me, so much so it is now in my favourites

I have just read this book for the second time, what a life improving read! My job is pretty stressful and 30 mins read at lunch time over a number of weeks provided much needed escapism and relaxation. This book can be used as a guide not just for those practising alone but also group members. Good read about what a person does that works for them, there's no over-baring or judgement. Have a read and exhale a breath of relaxation.

I have had this connection with nature in a very deep sense for a long time. I've several paths. This book just caught my attention and handed me a direction. Having a tendency to think that once one follows a certain path, we have to adopt all of that path, this gave me a way of approach that whatever I feel is natural and organic is ok.Thank you JoannaI'd only know if you read any of these reviews, but mine is heart felt

Only half way through the book so far but it's been a brilliant read so far. Within the first 3 pages it had already opened by eyes to a new way of thinking. Although the book is pretty short it gives a great scope of druidry as opposed to going into heavy detail on each particular topic, which for somebody who was wanting to gain a basic understanding of what modern druidry is about is ideal!

Had bought this on my kindle, initially. And, finding it so useful, for things like inner and outer pathworking and setting up an alter, I ordered it in a hard copy so that was easy to "thumb through" as a reference book. Nice managable pocket size too. Also ordered a copy for my daughter who lives awy from home. I think it might be useful for her too.

It's OK. I find these type of books all very similar.

This book is filled with information about Druidism at a beginner's level.Well and lovingly written. She walks her talk.Thank you.

Five out of five stars for this thought provoking book on the Druid Path. Well written, this author provides food for thought for all who seek a more harmonious way of living.

O livro flui deliciosamente. Fácil entendimento e absorção de todas as noções de druidismo. E as descrições faz você se sentir no ambiente. Recomendo.

Is a very basic teaching about druidry, like an introduction, but is very clear to understand, very well expressed.I enjoyed it very much. And the book arrived before the expecting date,considering that I'm abroad,that is excellent!

5 stars for a nicely written book clearly designed to make it a primer for beginners.Druidry seems to be a wide field and I really appreciate that the author never gets tired of telling the reader that everybody is responsible for her own (way).That said, she openly lays out her chosen solitary approach as one out of an infinite possibilities and differing examples, just to give the reader a bare minimum of necessary and possible guidance.I found some passages where too much 'talk and philosophy' about life in general, but that is a question of personal taste as I never had the feeling that one of the <100 pages packed with practical instructions, ideas, concepts or musings about life is actually wasted.If you are looking for an entry point into this field I believe this small book might be a very good choice indeed.Just so remember to follow up on the authors' advice to always go beyond and at least study the recommended reading list at the end: Joannas' van der Hoeven book simply aims at opening the door, it is a first step on the pathway only. The rest is up to you.