ANNIE BESANT

Her Passions and her Relationships

There have been many controversial issues highlighted in Theosophical literature over the years. Certain issues surrounding Annie Besant seem to elude analytical objective review. Much of what has been written about her life deals with her many accomplishments. One period of her life which deserves closer examination is the period from 1888 to 1896, the years which include her early involvement with the Theosophical Society, her inner development and motivation, not only as a teacher and leader but also as a shrewd and skillful manipulator, or as one who may have been manipulated.  (More . . . )