Margot Adler was an American author born on April 16, 1946, and passed away on July 28, 2014. Her works covered a range of subjects, including culture, society, and religion. Adler is known for her research on mysticism and religion, with her most famous book being 'Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Ritualists, and the New Religious Movements of the 1960s and 1970s'. Her writing style is accessible and has won her a wide readership.