"Virginia Westbury's long-awaited labyrinth book has now been released...Most of the previous books have been anecdotal, telling about the author's experience with labyrinths. This book is very well written and researched, covering a much broader range than any other book except those by Sig Lonegren and Hermann Kern. It is international in scope and includes some fascinating commentary on the Minotaur myth and certain associations with the Chartres labyrinth. Much of the gorgeous photography was done by Cindy Pavlinac. ..This is a book you will want to have in your library." - Robert Ferre,St Louis, USA, labyrinth maker and founding member of The Labyrinth Society.
"This book is more than a scholarly work, and more than a journal of a personal pilgrimage. The author's broad personal experience with labyrinths casts a profound aura of spiritual authenticity over the whole presentation. The array of dramatic photographs alone would be worth the price of admission! I learned a great deal from this book and I particularly appreciated the range of historical information presented. This is truly a seminal work in the field" -- Joyce Gibb, M.A. psychotherapist, Ellensburg, Washington, USA.
"I was very moved by its beauty, the clarity of the text and the ways in which it expressed great wisdom. Wow, what a wonderful resource for all of us as we allow the labyrinth to be a part of our lives. I look forward to recommending it to the many people I invite into the labyrinth. Thank you" -- Jill Geoffrion, author and labyrinth facilitator, Minneapolis, USA
"The book is wonderful. The very best book out there on the history of labyrinths. I am always uncomfortable with what others may do with what I give them. Thank you for being faithful to my words, and those of the inmates in our jail. I am honored to be in such a well done piece of writing. The photos are pure art. " - Rev. Peggy Thompson, chaplain, Monterey County Jail, California.
"A very unbiased presentation. Lots of history and good references. I appreciate the very open approach presented... I have shown it to many,.. I plan to teach a course in the Fall and would like to have the college buy them for the course." -- Ruth Richardson, nurse educator, Ottawa, Canada.
"It is most beautiful, holds such a lot of information that is new to me and adds many pictures to labyrinths and people I have so far only heard about." - Silke Wolf, Germany
"It is absolutely wonderful! The best yet. You have certainly researched in depth and given us a wonderful resource. Thank you. I will take a copy to Canberra when I go there next week for further discussions on the labyrinth there" - Elizabeth Grace, labyrinth builder, Australia.
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Published in the US by Da Capo Press and in Australia by Lansdowne Publications