{"product_id":"book-d1j4","title":"Waking the Witch","description":"\u003cb\u003eA whip-smart and illuminating exploration of the world’s fascination with witches from podcast host and practicing witch Pam Grossman (\u003ci\u003eThe Witch Wave\u003c\/i\u003e), who delves deeply into why witches have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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 \u003ci\u003eWaking the Witch\u003c\/i\u003e, Pam Grossman explores the cultural and historical impact of the world’s most magical icon. From the idea of the \u003ci\u003efemme fatale\u003c\/i\u003e in league with the devil in early modern Europe and Salem, to the bewitching pop culture archetypes in \u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter\u003c\/i\u003e; from the spooky ladies in fairy tales and horror films to the rise of feminist covens and contemporary witchcraft as a symbol of resistance, witches reflect the power and potential of women.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this fascinating read that is part cultural analysis, part memoir, Pam opens up about her own journey on the path to witchcraft, and how her personal embrace of the witch helped her find strength, self-empowerment, and a deeper purpose through feminist spirituality. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A comprehensive meditation on one of the most mysterious and captivating figures of all time, \u003ci\u003eWaking the Witch \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates witches past, present, and future, and reveals the critical role they have played—and will continue to play—in shaping the world as we know it.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49347165061424,"sku":"10d1j4","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49347165028656,"sku":"BDd1j4","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/d1j4-cover.jpg?v=1766016984","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-d1j4","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}