Reviews
from Friends of The Besom 

A Voice in the Forest by Jimahl 
Reviewed By Mike Gleason, May 01, 2003

A Voice in the Forest by Jimahl © 1999 Trident Publications Paperback 191 pages + Epilogue 
$15.00 (U.S.) Available from AzureGreen.com

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This is a book which can be, and probably will be, read in one sitting. It
is clearly written and not at all difficult to understand. On top of that,
it is nicely double spaced throughout, which makes it one of the
easiest-on-the-eyes books I have seen in quite a while. It is composed of
information which Alex Sanders wanted to share with his Craft children and
the other Hidden Children of the Goddess.

It is very difficult for me to be objective about this book. It is about
the founder of my particular path, written by an individual who shares that
path with me (even though we have never met, to the best of my knowledge,
except on the Internet). I must say that, honestly, it rings true for me.

There will be many who will doubt what Jimahl has written (I know I did when
I first heard about it privately). On one level, this could be material
which is easily created in the mind of a writer. And for those who have no
experience of the individual known as Alex Sanders, there can be no sense of
rightness. I remember the controversy when it first came out.

I had the pleasure of corresponding with Alex at the very beginning of my
Craft life. I never had the pleasure of sitting down with him.
Nevertheless, the messages channeled through Jimahl and his coven-mates
remind me very much of the tone and style of the Alex I remember from my
correspondence.

I emailed Jimahl just before I started the main text of this book to relate
one small thing which convinces me of the validity of his communication.
Many years ago (in the early 1970s) I received a pack of photocopied lecture
notes from Alex to aid me in my studies. These notes were later edited to
become The Alex Sanders Lectures. The thrill that went through me, and
which sent a chill down my spine, as I started to read this book matched the
thrill I had when I began reading those notes. It is not a feeling that I
have had often in my life.

There is only one problem with this book; and that could be a major
stumbling block for some. The original publisher is no longer in business
(although Jimahl is attempting to arrange another edition). So I would
strongly recommend that you order your copy from Azure Green, one of the
largest and best suppliers around.