Baba Raul CanizaresReviews

By brother bought me this book while in Cuba. It explains the worship of a god of illness (and healing) in Africa which spread to places like Cuba and Brazil due to the slave trade. This god has been built into Christian tradition as he is associated with the beggar St.Lazarus. It is an interesting read. The parables about Babalu are the best bit. The book collates information from different sources and describes how Babalu is viewed and honoured in different cultures. This helps the reader to gain an understanding of attitudes to illness in these regions.

From his series on Orisha. A pamphlet that is colorful and basic, but not the best value if you are buying the series at 4- 15.00 a pop.

From his series of Orisha pamphlets basic info nicely presented. handsome illustrations by the author, but a tough value for the whole series at 4- 15.00

In a series of his Orisha books, nicely illustrated by him, novice book but not a great value if you buy these at 4- 15.00 per