American Covenant: A Story of Women, Mysticism, and the Making of Modern America

Women who have emerged as mystic leaders have played a significant role in American culture, but they have often been subjugated and ridiculed. Lucile Scott looks to the past and the stories of five women over three centuries to form an ancestral spiritual coven to #HexThePatriarchy and help fight the forces that seem bent on relegating them to second-class citizenry. These women defied masculine preconceptions about power and inspired the nation in their own times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

For countless generations, women who have assumed the mantle of mystic leadership have played a pivotal role in shaping the vibrant tapestry of American culture. However, their remarkable contributions have often been met with suppression and mockery. In the present day, a renewed surge of energy is palpable as women and individuals from diverse backgrounds harness their mystic powers to challenge the patriarchal structures that seek to confine them to a subordinate status. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, Lucile Scott delves into the past, drawing inspiration from the remarkable stories of five extraordinary women who traversed three centuries. These women include Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Cora L. V. Scott, the nineteenth-century Spiritualist sensation, Helena Blavatsky, the mother of Theosophy, Zsuzsanna Budapest, the feminist witch and visionary behind Dianic Wicca, and Marianne Williamson, a presidential candidate and preacher of the New Age Gospel of Love. Each of these remarkable individuals, in their unique ways, defied prevailing masculine notions of power, challenging the very foundations of societal norms.

An American Covenant emerges as a scathing queer feminist chronicle, intertwining personal introspection with a broader exploration of the pathways forged by these visionary women. It serves as a poignant reminder that the legacies of these trailblazers will not be forgotten or silenced in our contemporary era. Through their unwavering courage, resilience, and unwavering belief in their own abilities, these women have not only inspired generations past but continue to ignite a flame of transformation within the hearts and minds of individuals today. As we navigate the complexities of our societal landscape, let us draw upon the wisdom and courage of these extraordinary women as we strive for a more equitable and inclusive world.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 139 x 208 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542091299