Initiated

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Initiated represents a new beginning: it opens the door to a mystical biography about the search for meaning, beauty, and power through a life of witchcraft. Amanda Yates Garcia was initiated into witchcraft by her mother at the age of twelve, but she truly became a witch only after a series of painful and traumatic experiences. As a child, she faced sexual abuse, family breakdown, and poverty. She entered the underworld of material deprivation and misogyny, struggling to survive as a sex worker. Despite initial resistance, she embarked on a journey to find herself and her power, discovering that the strongest initiation requires personal sacrifice. Her thorny path allowed her to emerge from her underworld stronger than before. The memories are complemented by mythological tales of goddesses and the lives of women artists, philosophers, and witches throughout history. The author’s debut intertwines witchcraft and feminism, yet it is intended for anyone willing to contemplate the magical essence of nature and the world. Amanda Yates Garcia explains that magic is not just about potions and spells, but about taking control of oneself and reclaiming our planet. Initiated is both a memoir and a manifesto, urging all magical beings to raise their wands and create the world they wish to live in.