Waking the witch : reflections on women, magic, and power

Summary: "When you think of a witch, what do you picture? Pointy black hat, maybe a broomstick. But witches in various guises have been with us for millennia. In [this book], Pam Grossman explores the impact of the world' most magical icon. From the idea of the femme fatale in league with the devil to the bewitching pop culture archetypes in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Harry Potter; from the spooky ladies in fairy tales to the rise of contemporary witchcraft, witches reflect the power of women. Part cultural analysis, part memoir, [this book] traces the author's own journey on the path to witchcraft, and how this has helped her find self-empowerment and purpose.It celebrates witches past, present, and future, and reveals the critical role they have played--and will continue to play--in the world as we know it."-- Back cover.

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