Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic. Paperback – May 9, 2017

“WITCHCRAFT IS FOR EVERYONE. THIS BOOK IS NOT. SIMPLE.”* This book was not one of intense knowledge that can’t be found elsewhere. It was a version of witchcraft specific to the author and her perspective from it. Read for a small look into what the craft can be for some and read for entertainment. I don’t regret reading. Mostly about family, The craft, sprinkled with a little bit of empowering feminism and HERstory. The book instills a confidence in those unsure of the craft and offers basic knowledge of different paths. The tips and tricks that can be applied to everyday were really sweet to me.* It’s sad that the messages in the book weren’t reached due to not “inclusive enough” language. Not everything in the world has to relate to everyone. Not only is she speaking from experience which would warrant more specific language but the way the book is written will resonate even deeper to those it is meant for because it is specific. She knows who she is talking to. People pretending to be offended by the word pussy should be offended by the reclaiming of the word slut and the “slut walk”. A quick Google search “reclaiming the word pussy” shows that the usage of the word is nothing new and is common amongst feminists (I suppose that’s rapidly declining due to gender ideology”) she is trying to use the power of the genital that has helped oppress a certain group of people for centuries to empower instead.* What I’ve gathered from reading the reviews is that females aren’t allowed to talk about their bodies unless they are talking about the male body as well. How a woman speaking of her upbringing and the powers that come from her female body (something very apparent in all cultures but American apparently) turned into a direct attack against all who aren’t female is beyond me. Not everything is meant to be inclusive. WITCHCRAFT IS FOR EVERYONE. THIS BOOK IS NOT. SIMPLE. I see you guys are proving her point. In the very beginning of the book she says she does not write to tell you how you should do things. She’s talking about what witchcraft is to her and for her. She’s writing a book specifically about woman as witches because she is a woman and that’s what she has the most experience with. And what she shares is and I quote “not intended to exclude others“ “But trying to be all inclusive would totally miss the point. It would feel like I was bypassing the particular story that I believe needs to be told“. The practice that started with a priority to uplift and empower FEMALES first (meaning majority females little males) will not be colonized and westernized into a basterdization of a more digestible path due to political correctness 🥴. No matter what body you have, if you are a witch, you should know how to use what you have to the fullest extent. This book shows females how to do that. If you want one for males then go write one.It is so telling how fast people are willing to shut a woman down. If this is not your witchcraft look somewhere else. Those complaining have absolutely no idea how broad witchcraft is and what witchcraft can entail. In hoodoo, Italian folk magic as well as many other folk magic customs, the use of menstrual blood, a very powerful substance, is vital to some spells. Are you really going to stop the dialogue and use of something so powerful because it isn’t inclusive enough? Nature isn’t inclusive then. Get over it.I personally loved it and because it applied to me I managed to take all of the wisdom from this book and internalize it.

I am so happy with this purchase. It's a passionate call to action to every woman to reclaim the word "witch" in light of the still-pervasive smear campaign on witchcraft (and women in general). I love that it was written right at this moment in time so she has the current state of affairs to draw from in order to inspire women to push fear aside and reclaim our power. (I mean, if Trump is not the ultimate symbol of the patriarchy, I'm not sure who is.) It's the first book on witchcraft that I've read since the election, and the connection has inspired me to be vocal and visible in a world that needs women to be leaders and speak our truth like never before.I have to be honest that, before deciding to purchase it, I thought to myself, "Oh, this is probably just some superficial book in response to the current trendiness around witchcraft and women's spirituality." I am happy to admit that I was very wrong. Lisa Lister is a hereditary witch who has lived closely to what she writes about from a very young age, and clearly has a very in depth understanding of what she writes about. It's NOT a trendy book, although in the current atmosphere of this stuff being really hip, many women will likely read it. And, as an aside, as much as the trendiness annoys me, it DOES have a positive side to it - more and more women will have the courage pick up a book like this in the first place. Whether or not it sticks for them over the long term is inconsequential, because the important part is that the information will be spread to a large audience, and for those women who choose to stay with the path, it will be life changing (and the effects will have a much larger impact).I have read many books on witchcraft, women's spirituality, etc. but think this is a great intro for women who may not be as familiar. It can be a great jumping off point for women who might want to find other books to read more about witchcraft, the divine feminine, herbalism, intuition, crystals, the tarot, etc. I also love that she outlines some of the more common categories of witches, encourages the reader to connect with her cultural roots, and loosens the reigns a little bit from 'this is how it has to be done' to 'this is how i do it, but choose your own way.' And importantly, she touches on how women's menstrual cycles connect to the cycles of the moon, which ALL women should know about. There is so much more, but this review is already getting lengthy. To summarize, I HIGHLY recommend this book. Thanks so much, Lisa, for having the courage to put this out there.There are a couple of reviews on this page that make my blood boil. First, somebody gives the book 2 stars because it doesn't have some kind of design on the pages, BUT they fully admit they have not read the book. HUH? What are you even talking about, and why do you feel like you have the right to leave a review?Another review gives the book one star and says 'the book is not what it is advertised to be.' That's it, one sentence, no explanation...I mean, when an author puts her heart and soul into a book and people think they can write reviews like this, it shows a real lack of respect (not to mention a lack of understanding on what a book review is supposed to be). I wish people would think twice before writing hasty, ridiculous reviews like this.