--- product_id: 129865734 title: "The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria" brand: "marta moreno vega" price: "12318CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/129865734-the-altar-of-my-soul-the-living-traditions-of-santeria store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria **Brand:** marta moreno vega **Price:** 12318CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria by marta moreno vega - **How much does it cost?** 12318CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/129865734-the-altar-of-my-soul-the-living-traditions-of-santeria) ## Best For - marta moreno vega enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted marta moreno vega brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Altar of My Soul: The Living Traditions of Santeria - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B3nIvTMIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT for those uninitiated *by N***K on Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019* This womans words carry ASHE. I feel that this book is perfect for those who are completely new to the religion and also for those soon to be initiated, like myself. The conversional dialogue makes this an easy yet extremely informative read. Her words resonated with my soul and really reminded me of my love for the orishas, my eggun/ara orun and my godparents. Overall, this left me feeling inspired and like I am on the right path to destiny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Insight into The Religion *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2012* I hesitated buying this book after reading some of the other reviews. We all know there is a lot of bunk out there about the religion and that even some of the better books don't always live up to expectations or do the religion justice. But this book, in my personal opinion, is one of the best books about the religion I have read.At first I wasn't sure I liked the way Vega organized the book. Each chapter introduces you to an aspect of the religion and then a snippet of her personal journey from childhood into the religion and beyond. But I became okay with that after a while, even though I struggled sometimes to make the connection between the topic and where it connected to her story.Each of us in the religion have our own path that brought us here. I enjoy hearing about others' paths. No two are the same and I find them all fascinating. I liked reading her story. I like her, and I have a lot of admiration for her work in the religion.I thought the information she presented about the religion was accurate. And because that isn't always the case I rate that first and foremost when reading a new book about the religion. I'm not familiar with Candomble or other similar religions but what she presented about Santeria was accurate to my knowledge and experience with a few minor difference - and you will always have those.I like the patakis she chose to retell. They are, in my personal opinion, some of the best.I like feeling her love for the religion come through the pages. I love the devotees she allows us to meet through her narrative and their lifelong devotion to the religion. Imagine being initiated at 7 or 8!!This is not a book that lays out information about the religion like a text book. Instead, it is interwoven with her story. So in a sense you are learning about Santeria just as any of us do, and follow the path forward in the way we do. First you become aware, then you receive the elekes, the guerreros, Orunla, initiation, etc. So by using her own story to go step by step through the religion works for me. And I think she gives a good amount of introductory information about many aspects of the religion. We have to remember that this religion is not learned or practiced by reading. You have to experience it. And when you become involved or initiated on any level, you understand how so much of it is simply oral and experiential and that it will never ever be fully represented in a bood of any kind. To me, this is a great book and a great read for newcomers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very interesting! A moving story that should be serialized ... *by R***. on Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016* Very interesting! A moving story that should be serialized (hope I get credit for saying it first!). And Prof. Vega teaches you about her culture while giving her insight into her own journey. She is some kind of hero. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/129865734-the-altar-of-my-soul-the-living-traditions-of-santeria](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/129865734-the-altar-of-my-soul-the-living-traditions-of-santeria) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*