This book is an amazing guide for those looking for more than a Wicca 101 book. It briefly goes over the history of Neo-Paganism (from ancient Pagans, the Burning Times, to present). It also goes over types of divination, how important it is to become involved and choosing a specialty.
All of these topics aren't examined in great detail. This is more of a study guide then an in depth book. Each chapter ends in a recommended reading section, and while I don't think it's necessary to read every book she mentions, it IS a lot of work even reading the bare minimum. There is also homework. I think that actually makes the book very useful. It introduces a variety of topics and then says "Here, now go research it" which is an important skill in advanced Wicca. I felt like the book was an appropriate length, though I felt like some of the topics were a little TOO brief.
I also enjoyed her acknowledgement of the different types of Wicca. She states that there are three types: Traditional (those who claim lineage from Gerald Gardner), Radical (those involved in political movements such as Starhawk and Z Budapest) and Eclectic (including solitaries). I thought that this was an interesting outlook.
I was also very surprised that she was Isaac Bonewits ex-wife (who is one of my favourite authors simply because he makes me laugh). She also has an interesting writing style and I never found the book dull.
Though I enjoyed the book, it's probably not something I will go back and read over and over. I will use the recommended reading for sure though and that alone made the book worth buying. I read this in the e-book format so it was only $10- very cheap and definitely worth buying!