The Craft: A Witch's Book of Shadows

Reviews

Keitaris G.

The author covers ground from Scotland to India and other parts of the Middle East and Asia where masonry was introduced. Some Mainstream Masons still don’t recognize Prince Hall Masons to this day because of claims that The Grand Lodge of England never formally identified their charter. I am a Masonic Lodge Past Master, Endowed Scottish Rite Mason, member of three Masonic Lodges in separate jurisdictions (GLTX, GLMA, GLE), and have read numerous books on Freemasonry.

KSO

Much work, research, interviewing, and time went into this magnum opus on Freemasonry, and I’m glad I purchased it. Truthfully, I learned more about historical Masonry from this book than from all the other Masonic activities, Brethren and books I have had the pleasure of knowing in my 28+ years of Masonry.

As an African American, I appreciate how much in-depth he explored Prince Hall Masonry and the struggle Black Americans faced in politics, society as well as in the fraternity itself, with recognition being a considerable issue. Dickie, with his rich historical background on the subject, has outdone himself with this book. It made me realize that there are no secrets—only can you keep the secrets of confidentiality, solidarity, friendship, and brotherly love.