Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman

Discover the empowering truth behind one of the world's most mysterious and misunderstood figures: the witch.

In Waking the Witch, author, witch, and podcast host Pam Grossman casts a spellbinding lens on why witches continue to enchant, inspire, and sometimes terrify. Blending cultural history with memoir, this thought-provoking book explores the ever-evolving symbolism of witches- from fairy tales to pop culture, feminism to spirituality.

Grossman draws on iconic imagery from Harry Potter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and beyond, revealing how witches reflect society’s shifting perceptions of female power. As she shares her personal journey into witchcraft, Grossman offers readers a rich, deeply personal celebration of magic, empowerment, and identity.

Perfect for modern witches, spiritual seekers, feminists, and pop culture lovers alike, this book is both a cultural commentary and a love letter to the magic that lives within us all.

📖 Author: Pam Grossman
🎙️ Also known for: Host of The Witch Wave podcast, author of What is a Witch, cofounder of NYU’s Occult Humanities Conference
🔮 Ideal for: Witchy book lovers, feminists, spiritual practitioners, cultural studies readers