• Jambalaya

  • The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals
  • By: Luisah Teish
  • Narrated by: Luisah Teish
  • Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (194 ratings)

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Jambalaya

By: Luisah Teish
Narrated by: Luisah Teish
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A refreshed edition of Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals - updated with a note from the author sharing the changes that have occurred in the 30 years since its original publication.

"A book of startling remembrances, revelations, directives, and imperatives, filled with the mysticism, wisdom, and common sense of the African religion of the Mother. It should be read with the same open-minded love with which it was written." (Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple)

Since its original publication in 1985, Jambalaya has become a classic among women’s spirituality educators, practitioners of traditional Africana religions, environmental activists, and cultural creatives. A mix of memoir, spiritual teachings, and practices from Afro American traditions such as Ifa/Orisha, and New Orleans Voudou, it offers a fascinating introduction to the world of nature-based spirituality, goddess worship, and rituals from the African diaspora. More relevant today than it was 36 years ago, the wisdom of Jambalaya reconnects us to the natural and spiritual world, and the centuries-old traditions of African ancestors, whose voices echo through time, guiding us and blending with our own.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©1985 Luisah Teish (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

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Thank you Yeye Luisah Teish

Foundational book read by the author? What a gift! It’s amazing that this decades old text is still so relevant and of this time. The sign of a true classic.

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Soul Food

Talk about being spiritually fed until you want some more! This book is amazing and filled with love, lessons rituals and blessings. Its a must reread again and again and again and THE PDF.....OH MY THE PDF!!!!

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Beautiful. Im searching.

Im a Cuban/white woman looking for Guidance.
Im in love with this book. I love you. Thank you for writing this book.

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Just what I needed on my journey

It’s always refreshing to have the author as the reader. It was extra special due to the nature and relevance of this topic. Much gratitude for the call that was answered for this work.

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This was a great book. I learned a lot of dos and don, but most importantly I learned a little history of New Orleans. Great job!

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I’m guilty of already loving her work so any thing i say is bias

This was a very vivid walk in the life of Luisah that I enjoyed immensely

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Delightfully Rich & Vibrant

I am so elated that you decided to narrate this work. I had the pleasure of listening for a book club selection with The Wellness Community and what a jewel Jambalaya was. This was like sitting at the kitchen table of a dear aunt while having a piping hot bowl of her
Jambalaya prepared with so much love, life & history. Of course while sipping white rum.

Peace & abundant blessings to you. Thank you for sharing your journey.

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You Are in the Right place.

Thats what this made me feel like. Like i was i. The right place. Like i found my home after a long search. This is a great step forward on any journey. Thank you to she who whispers for give you this gift to share with us.

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This is a wonderful book and a great story.

Captivating, touching, and practical. This book has so much to offer. Entertaining and enlightening.

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This was a hidden Treasure

Very fitting title Jambalaya a mixture of love, peace, culture, food, unity, a history lesson an knowledge gained.

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