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  • Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power
  • Written by: Pam Grossman
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  • Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (59 ratings)

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Waking the Witch

Written by: Pam Grossman
Narrated by: Pam Grossman
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From the podcast host of The Witch Wave and practicing witch Pam Grossman - who Vulture has dubbed the “Terry Gross of witches” - comes an exploration of the world’s fascination with witches, why they have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever.

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 Waking the Witch, Pam Grossman explores the impact of the world’s 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 and potential of women. Part cultural analysis, part memoir, Waking the Witch 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.

“Deftly illuminating the past while beckoning us towards the future, Waking the Witch has all the makings of a feminist classic. Wise, relatable, and real, Pam Grossman is the witch we need for our times.” (Ami McKay, author of The Witches of New York)

©2019 Pam Grossman (P)2019 Simon & Schuster

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beautiful

I don't believe I've ever enjoyed a book so much. Pam's word are powerful and touching. She gives me hope at a time in the world where hope some days feels so far off, it may never come. I laughed and cried throughout her reading. I will definitely be purchasing a hard copy of this book and will listen to this copy again and again!
Thank you Pam, for sharing with us.

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Wonderful

I loved this book. Her voice is addicting. At times I felt the book lagged but overall I loved it.

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Top Ten Audiobook

I enjoyed everything about this book, overall and as an audiobook. The way witches are portrayed and explored is down to earth, empowering and entertaining. The topic, storytelling and narration are so good and relatable it was one of few books I would listen to again.

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Very Educational!

While I knew much of my witch history, I was very entertained by the artists history component. Both ancient and contemporary. Plus I loved listening to another Pam!

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