Jambalaya, Luisah Teish
Jambalaya, Luisah Teish
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Jambalaya
The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals

Author: Luisah Teish

Narrator: Luisah Teish

Unabridged: 13 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 06/15/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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 Purple
Since 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.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Luisah Teish

Born and raised in New Orleans, Luisah Teish is a priestess of Oshun in the Yoruba Lucumi tradition. She teaches classes on African goddesses, shamanism, and the Tambala tradition. She lives in Oakland, California. Visit her at yeyeluisahteish.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Aubrey

Be Thou Forewarned...I am incapable of being non-biased when it comes to this book. I'm simply too close to the material it explores, and after reading it, I feel a strong connection to Ms. Luisah Teish herself. And that, in short, is why I adore it. "Jambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal C......more

Goodreads review by Denise

This is one of my all time favorite books and the one I recommend to everyone who wants to learn about New Orleans Voodoo. If you want to know when it is okay to do a work against someone, or how to make a little soul doll, it's in this book. If you want to meet the orishas and learn to work the rai......more

Goodreads review by Paulo

I really enjoy how Luisha talks about her first experiences with magic and how they are intertwined with her family history. Each chapter describes useful and easy step by step rituals. It is a rare gem discussing magic, spiritual journeys and being a woman of color. In the sea of white witches in t......more

Goodreads review by Lois

Despite my plan to read this slowly I devoured it. I quite enjoyed it and will update my review upon a reread.......more

Goodreads review by Donyae

I finally read this after it coming up in so many groups that I'm in. Many folx consider this to be THE go to book for getting into spiritualism as a Black woman. After reading it, I can agree that the book contains many of the basics needed to build a foundation for a fruitful and fulfilling spirit......more