Rebirth of Druidry Book

The Druid Renaissance, retitled Rebirth of Druidry in this new edition is an anthology featuring essays from a variety of types of Druidry: Pagan, Christian, revival/philosophical, and neo-shamanic.
The history of modern Druidism in both Europe and the U.S. is explained. Though I was familiar with U.S. druidism, and to some degree British, it was very interesting to learn about the emergence of Druid groups in continental Europe (France in particular) Another section was about ceremonies- both for holidays and life passages. I have read extensively on history and customs surrounding the solstices, equinoxes and 4 Celtic fire festivals, but these essays still had new things to teach me.
One unique essay compared the 8 holidays with the symbols of the I Ching.
Erynn Laurie and Mara Freeman discussed the connection of druid to nature and poetry, and nature imagery in mythology. They argued that druidism can help us overcome our modern alienation from nature.
Those were among my favorite essays. Another essay (can't remember author) compares the history of Druidry and Witchcraft. One key point she demonstrates is that while Witches position themselves as being secretive, and alternative or oppositional to the dominant culture, including Christianity, Druids tend to be public and identify more with the establishment. They reconcile more with Christianity, at least in its Celtic-influenced varieties.

Some of the writers espoused beliefs & theories that I don't buy into such as ley lines and the idea that Jesus & Joseph of Arimathea journeyed to Britain. But I enjoy reading about different viewpoints, even those I disagree with.

All in all, Rebirth of Druidry serves as a good survey of different forms and aspects of Druidism, informative and insightful both for the curious seeker/beginner or the experienced Druid/Celtic Pagan.