This the third 1980s/1990s era intro to Wicca book in a row that I've read, and Scott Cunningham feels the most genuine of the group. I think what I appreciate the most about Scott Cunningham is that there are some things that truly matter to him - namely ecological responsibility and how it ties to a nature focused religion. He gives some forms of rituals and practice, which are fine, but it was refreshing to see someone tying what they believe to something concrete and real. A lot of this kind of literature is so ethereal that nothing seems to matter - empty ritual for the sake of empty ritual. While Cunningham doesn't dictate what the reader should or shouldn't do, he does give some ethical edge to why he does things.