JAMBALAYA

A refreshed edition of Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals—updated with a note from the author sharing the changes that have occurred in the 30 years since its original publication. A book of startling remembrances revelations directives and imperatives filled with the mysticism wisdom and common sense of the African religion of the Mother. It should be read with the same open-minded love with which it was written.—Alice Walker author of The Color PurpleSince its original publication in 1985 Jambalaya has become a classic among Women’s Spirituality Educators practitioners of traditional Africana religions environmental activists and cultural creatives. A mix of memoir spiritual teachings and practices from Afro-American traditions such as Ifa/Orisha and New Orleans Voudou it offers a fascinating introduction to the world of nature-based spirituality Goddess worship and rituals from the African diaspora. More relevant today than it was 36 years ago the wisdom of Jambalaya reconnects us to the natural and spiritual world and the centuries-old traditions of African ancestors whose voices echo through time guiding us and blending with our own.