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Over 125 years after her introduction, the Wicked Witch of the West remains an icon of popular culture. Known by many names, she consistently defies expectations and wields her power unapologetically. At the heart of her everlasting appeal is her embodiment of feminist ideals that resonate today. In The Wicked Witch of the West: The Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon, Lona Bailey explores the radical feministic undertones of one of the most enduring characters in popular culture. This book traces her transformation over the past century, highlighting how she has evolved through countless adaptations from The Wizard of Oz to the film adaptation of Wicked while maintaining her core identity as a powerful, defiant figure. To understand why the Witch remains captivating more than a century after her creation, Bailey delves into the radical feminism underlying her character and examines how she has been reinterpreted since her debut. From the suffrage movement to the fight for reproductive rights, and from the #MeToo movement to ongoing battles against gender stereotypes, the Witch symbolizes the struggles and triumphs women face. By exploring the Witch's feminist evolution, listeners will gain insight into why her character continues to resonate with generations of women.

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Lona Bailey, PhD, is a distinguished researcher specializing in the Golden Age of Hollywood, renowned for her biographies including Uncredited: The Life and Career of Actress Virginia Gregg and Voice of Villainy: The Betty Lou Gerson Story, among many others. With a PhD and a background as a former therapist, she is dedicated to illuminating the overlooked narratives of women in Hollywood. Her work has earned accolades such as being a finalist in the International Book Awards for Voice of Villainy and winning the Gold Medal Award in Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards Contest in 2023. Dr. Bailey is an Amazon bestselling author and has been featured in outlets like The Wolfe Den Show, Film Daily, and the Los Angeles Tribune. She resides in her home state, Tennessee. Patricia Burgos is an actor and narrator born in eclectic Hollywood and raised in the cultural city of Quito, Ecuador. With a Czech and Ecuadorian background, she has a knack for languages and speaks Spanish, Czech, German, and Japanese. Patricia grew up dancing and trained in everything from jazz to hip hop to Latin and danced professionally, performing throughout LA for several years. She found her true calling in acting, however, her adventurous spirit led her to travel the world and study culinary arts. Eventually, she settled in Venice Beach, where she even started her own dessert company. Returning to acting, Patricia stumbled into the world of audiobooks and fell in love with audiobook narration. Bringing stories to life is her true passion. With a friendly, optimistic, and youthful voice, YA and children's titles suit her perfectly. She also loves performing sci-fi, mystery, romcom, and spiritual nonfiction. She has a home studio with a nebula projector to set the mood. When not in the booth, Patricia volunteers at animal shelters and helps in animal rescue. Yoga and meditation are her go-to practices for maintaining balance and inner peace. She enjoys experimenting with vegan recipes that she requires her husband to taste. They live near the beach with their four bossy rescue felines.

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