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Altar of My Soul : The Living Traditions of Santeria by Marta Moreno Vega (2001, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group

ISBN-100345421558

ISBN-139780345421555

eBay Product ID (ePID)1904430

Product Key Features

Book TitleAltar of My Soul : the Living Traditions of Santeria

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSpirituality, Personal Memoirs, General, Ethnic & Tribal

Publication Year2001

IllustratorYes

FeaturesReprint

GenreReligion, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorMarta Moreno Vega

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight9.7 Oz

Item Length8.3 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"A graceful tribute to a timeless religion, a testament to the transformative power of discovering your own spiritual side." --New York Daily Challenge (Brooklyn) "Highly recommended . . . Vega elegantly describes the rituals, meaning, and continuing relevance of Santeria, weaving her story into 12 chapters, each devoted to a different deity. Vega's account is rich with patokis ("mythic stories") and the lessons they teach for daily living." --Library Journal "Engaging, scholarly, and accessible, this is an excellent book." --Booklist "Vega makes an excellent, informed spokesperson on Santeria, and her accessible book will help explain Santeria beliefs and practices to a wide audience." --Publishers Weekly "More than a compelling study of one of the world's most fascinating religions, this inspiring account maps one woman's profound journey from emptiness to overwhelming peace and joy." --Carib News (New York) Selected by the Quality Paperback Book Club and the One Spirit Book Club, "A graceful tribute to a timeless religion, a testament to the transformative power of discovering your own spiritual side." --New York Daily Challenge (Brooklyn) "Highly recommended . . . Vega elegantly describes the rituals, meaning, and continuing relevance of Santeria, weaving her story into 12 chapters, each devoted to a different deity. Vega's account is rich with patokis ("mythic stories") and the lessons they teach for daily living." --Library Journal "Engaging, scholarly, and accessible, this is an excellent book." --Booklist "Vega makes an excellent, informed spokesperson on Santeria, and her accessible book will help explain Santeria beliefs and practices to a wide audience." --Publishers Weekly "More than a compelling study of one of the world's most fascinating religions, this inspiring account maps one woman's profound journey from emptiness to overwhelming peace and joy." --Carib News (New York) Selected by the Quality Paperback Book Club and the One Spirit Book Club From the Trade Paperback edition.

Dewey Decimal299/.674

Edition DescriptionReprint

SynopsisLong cloaked in protective secrecy, demonized by Western society, and distorted by Hollywood, Santería is at last emerging from the shadows with an estimated 75 million orisha followers worldwide. In The Altar of My Soul , Marta Moreno Vega recounts the compelling true story of her journey from ignorance and skepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santería religion. This unforgettable spiritual memoir reveals the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa. As an Afro-Puerto Rican child in the New York barrio, Marta paid little heed to the storefront botanicas full of spiritual paraphernalia or to the Catholic saints with foreign names: Yemayá, Ellegua, Shangó. As an adult, in search of a religion that would reflect her racial and cultural heritage, Marta was led to the Way of the Saints. She came to know Santería intimately through its prayers and rituals, drumming and dancing, trances and divination that spark sacred healing energy for family, spiritual growth, and service to others. Written by one who is a professor and a santera priestess, The Altar of My Soul lays before us an electrifying and inspiring faithone passed down from generation to generation that vitalizes the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community, and a strong, loving society., With an estimated 75 million followers world-wide,Santeria is among the world's most fascinating and,little-known religions. in this memoir, Vega,recounts the compelling story of her journey from,ignorance and scepticism to initiation as a Yoruba,priestess in the Santeria religion, revealing,along the way the long-hidden roots and traditions,of a centuries-old faith that originated on the,shores of West Africa. Also a professor, Vega lays,before us an electrifying and inspiring faith that,vitalises the sacred energy necessary to build a,family, a community and a strong, loving society., Long cloaked in protective secrecy, demonized by Western society, and distorted by Hollywood, Santer a is at last emerging from the shadows with an estimated 75 million orisha followers worldwide. In The Altar of My Soul , Marta Moreno Vega recounts the compelling true story of her journey from ignorance and skepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santer a religion. This unforgettable spiritual memoir reveals the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa. As an Afro-Puerto Rican child in the New York barrio, Marta paid little heed to the storefront botanicas full of spiritual paraphernalia or to the Catholic saints with foreign names: Yemay , Ellegua, Shang . As an adult, in search of a religion that would reflect her racial and cultural heritage, Marta was led to the Way of the Saints. She came to know Santer a intimately through its prayers and rituals, drumming and dancing, trances and divination that spark sacred healing energy for family, spiritual growth, and service to others. Written by one who is a professor and a santera priestess, The Altar of My Soul lays before us an electrifying and inspiring faith-one passed down from generation to generation that vitalizes the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community, and a strong, loving society.