Beloved witch: An Autobiography

by Ipsita Roy Chakraerti

BOOKS

Genres: Nonfiction

312 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Shikha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this seven years ago, and now, it's nearly impossible to buy a copy in the market. Well, Ipsita is a quite interesting woman. She talks about her practicing Wicca, random nits-and-bits about her marriage, and the fascinating people she met thanks to her psychic abilities. Plus, her connection with Elvis is a bit blurred...Apparently, he dedicates a song to her. UMMM WHAT?!

You would think that she was bragging about Elvis being in love with her. I was confused about her relationship with him. If she 'had' feelings for him, then why did she not elope with him? Ipsita was already 'sort of' an outsider...What difference would this have made? I guess that society looks down upon you and all that jazz.

Anyhow, she also hints on how she helped the infamous Bollywood actress, Rekha with her love life, and how spells do backfire..

If you can look beyond Ipsita's arrogance (like some of the readers noted), then you will be exposed to some interesting aspects of the world of Wicca.. This book is definitely for the inquisitive-minded.

If only I could get a copy of it...

[Gayathri Jayakumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

" Witch " and "Witchcraft" ..just the terms send a chill through our spines...We expect a spooky story full of flying brooms and boiling cauldrons... The crust of our utopias quake by their very laughter.. But how is it spending your life as a Wiccan ... Addressed as a Witch.. Well it is all in here in the autobiography of this wonderful lady..Ipsita Roy Chakravarti. The book not only gives us an insight into the truth of witchcraft but also vociferously brings out the truth of subdued pagan religions and forever battered Womanhood. She brings to light the well known truth and states it with all her true findings of the servitude of women and why throughout centuries women were hunted and burned to death... Read on and you will unravel codes, mysteries, and hidden truths.. This might inspire you, despise you, avenge you , tease you, heal you, educate you.. But no doubt this book will not leave the reader passive.

[Parimita · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a well researched book on various unexplained phenomenons at one place. Though, plagued by self-importance, but an autobiography has to be as near to the truth as possible. If that aspect is overlooked, it introduces us to a different world, the secret societies, a peek into the aristrocatic world. Not sure, if the spells will work but over all an interesting read.

[Novel Kanti]

I want learn wicca.

[Ankur Acharya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice book on the whole, though Ipsita seems somewhat cynical at times. She is correct in her assessment of human nature, but that is not the whole truth. The deepest essence of even the most depraved human being is noble, and a sage knows how to bring that out. Still, a nice read and a fascinating one too. I admire Ipsita's courage and if she is alive would like to meet her. Also I yearn for the sort of discipline that she underwent, though my path would be different from hers.

[Sujoyee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeping an open mind, if you wish to discover a new form of spirituality and inner strength this is the perfect book. I've personally met the author and she's a spectacular woman, the entire concept of witchcraft is often mistaken as a part of the religion wicca. The difference is very distinctive and one should read this to discover the truth behind the untold stories.

[Neer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A narcissistic but engaging account of a woman's initiation into and study of the philosophy of Wicca.

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