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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Genre: Chinese Religion / Folk Beliefs / Paranormal / Cultural Studies

Book Review:
Earth magic, ghost weddings, passports to the afterlife – the spirit world of the Chinese exists side-by-side with everyday reality and affects every aspect of Chinese life from diet and decor to getting married or opening a business. Frena Bloomfield has lived and worked in Hong Kong and has talked in depth to many practitioners of the magic arts. This fascinating introduction to a rich culture reveals how the dead are ever-present and even the siting of a house or village is governed by the laws of earth magic. An accessible and engaging read for anyone interested in Chinese culture, folk religion, and the paranormal. Non-fiction.