Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture: Invisible Powers

by Claudine Michel (Editor), P. Bellegarde-Smith (Editor)

This collection introduces readers to the history and practice of the Vodou religion, and corrects many misconceptions. The book focuses specifically on the role Vodou plays in Haiti, where it has its strongest following, examining its influence on spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, national identity, popular culture, writing and art.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Anthropology

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Onyx · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the essays are incredibly interesting and enlightening, while others were so boring they made ten pages feel like fifty. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this book to a general readership—it leans towards the drier side of academia.