With an estimated 75 million followers world-wide, Santeria is among the world's most fascinating and little-known religions. In this memoir, Vega recounts the compelling story of her journey from ignorance and scepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santeria religion, revealing along the way the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa. Also a professor, Vega lays before us an electrifying and inspiring faith that vitalises the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community and a strong, loving society.