The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria

An Inspiring Spiritual Memoir that Reveals the Heart of the African Religion, Santeria; A selection of the Quality Paperback Book Club and the One Spirit Book Club. With an estimated 75 million followers world-wide, Santeria is one of the world’s most fascinating and little-known religions. In this memoir, Vega recounts the compelling story of her journey from ignorance and scepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santeria religion, revealing along the way the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa. Written in clear, intelligent prose, Vega lays before us an electrifying and inspiring faith, passed on from generation to generation, that vitalises the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community and a strong, loving society.