I was working on a novel in which the characters used Hoodoo to banish a ghost. Ms. Bird's book was accessible, informative, and fascinating. The book has an excellent balance of academia (Hoodoo and magick background/history) and practicality (how to try it yourself, the philosophical underpinnings of Hoodoo, etc.). I recommend this book for anyone interested in working with natural conjuring or with an interest in the history of African-based healing traditions in the "new world." ( )

I love "Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones"!! This is the kind of book that you will want to keep handy b/c you'll want to go back to it It is educational, magical & inspirational...I can't wait to read "A Healing Grove"!! ~ ( )

Sticks, Stones, Roots and Bones is an excellent door into the art of conjuring the world you want to build,into the reality of your life ,through the natural gifts ,of this world and through your own natural senses. Stephanie Rose Bird has meticulously researched her material to produce an excellent balance and harmony of the "magick" that herbs and sticks and stones and roots and bones bring into our lives. Stephanie connects us to the world around us and helps us to understand that everything we see and touch and connect to are gifts that this world brings us to have a successful and happy life's journey. Stephanie teaches us how to re-establish our primal roots and connect us to the natural world and bring all the planes of existence into our consciousness so we can use our own senses and trust our instincts to simply reach out and create our own reality! My life is in a better place because of the wisdom she has shared.Her countenance and purity shine through the beauty of her writing! My world is Blessed because she shared her truth and I am forever grateful.

Wicca disguised as conjure, borrow it if you feel you HAVE to read it. ( )