The Way of Fire and Ice is one of the best books on Paganism I've ever read and it's the best book about Norse Paganism I know. I love this book. I'm a witch for more than 25 years now and Norse Pagan for about 15 years. This is the book that I wish I had when I started my path with Norse Paganism. This is my way. These are my beliefs, my principles, my practice or at least a very big part of it. I'm speechless to find a book that reflects this part of my path so well. Ryan Smiths book is the perfect starting point, when you're interested in Norse Paganism. It gives you a lot of well researched information and practical advise. It is great for beginners but I'm sure that longtime practitioners like me will find it interesting too. The Appendix with “The Origins of the Pagan Revival” is the best history chapter I've ever read in a pagan, witchy, or similar book, its quality is unparalleled. What I also love about the Way of Fire and Ice is that it's not only very well written, modern and down to earth, it's also inclusive and explicitly anti-racist and anti-fascist. It's radical in the best sense of the word. I can not recommend this book enough. In my opinion it's a must-read for everyone interested in Norse Paganism or Ásatrú.