The most dangerous place in the world is the womb of an ungodly woman after her childhood in a secretive cult founded by. Jun 23, 2017 anyone is capable of being recruited or seduced into a cult if his personal and situational circumstances are right. This resource was loaned to me by our pastor and i had to get my own copy to have on hand for future reference. He has an amazing insight into people and the process that people went through. Their first collaboration, this book succeeds as an ambitious, comprehensive explanation of the cult experience and works well on several levels. Recently i watched a show about cult books, yet i still dont really understand the concept of cult followings. Looking for good stories a definite plus if its in horror genre that involve cults. Nov 14, 2005 books sam jordisons top 10 books on cults and religious extremists.
Captive hearts, captive minds, 1994, isbn 0897931440 lewis, james r. Also looking for good nonfiction books about real life cults or just a kind of academic view on what cults are etc. Our critics present a selection of the most notable cult writing from the past two centuries. Joel, the cult, and the book of the twelve jason t. Hoseas exodus mythology and the book of the twelve mark leuchter 31 3. May 16, 2017 10 cult classics that are worth the read. Written for victims, their families, and professionals, this book leads. But even mega sellers harry potter and 50 shades of grey can be considered cult lit by that.
Mar 20, 2015 we love shows and books about cults, strict religious movements, and other fundamentalist groups, whether theyre wellresearched exposes or fictional narratives. The ultimate guide by gina mckinnon and steve holland available in the link below 4,179 users 39,247 views from. Also looking for good nonfiction books about real life cults. Our association with enables you to purchase books, music and videos at discounts of up to 40% while supporting apologetics index at the same time books on a wide variety of apologetics and counter cult related topics are listed under the appropriate entries in the a z index. Cult books are somehow, intangibly, different from simple bestsellers though many of them are that. From books with cult followings such as big little lies to autobiographies, heres what were currently reading at aol. Janja lalich hopes her book will help people better understand why cult members make the choices they do. Sam jordison is the author of crap towns, a guide to the uks worst places to live. Martyr about the founding of cult of unitology, a religion within the dead space video game franchise. Sep 19, 2016 evenson has written a number of books that deal more directly with belief. Tobias and lalich spent a combined total of 24 years in restrictive groups i. Apr 29, 2008 what makes a cult novel is the devotion of its fans.
Salingers the catcher in the rye and on the road by jack kerouac. As a recognised authority in the field, lalich has also appeared in several court cases as an expert witness on coercive or undue influence. With one or two books per page, accompanied by insightful comments and additional reading suggestions, a lifetime of potential reading material is at your disposal. The most dangerous place in the world is the womb of an ungodly woman after her childhood in a secretive cult founded by her grandfather, new zealand woman lilia. Reading his book you do get a very good insight into how. Mar 12, 2016 a cult book may be hard to define but one thing is for sure. Sam jordisons top 10 books on cults and religious extremists. Evenson has written a number of books that deal more directly with belief. Books on cults, sects, alternative religious movements. The oxford handbook of new religious movements oxford university press, 2004 lewis, james r. The point is, you know a cult classic when you read one, and sometimes that intense fan following can be a turnoff to even the weirdest of readers.
Freedom and recovery from cults and other abusive relationships is a study of cults and abusive relationships, by madeleine landau tobias, janja lalich, ph. Breaking free from churches that abuse, christian countercult author mary alice chrnalogar cites. Black metal books, death metal books, doom metal books, underground metal books, black metal fanzines, death metal fanzines, metal photography, black metal shirts, doom metal shirts, black metal hoodies, black metal. The anticult movement abbreviated acm and sometimes called the countercult movement is a term used by academics and others to refer to people and groups who oppose new religious movements nrms that they characterize as cults. There are some great books, including catch22 and the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, and some notable exclusions, from paul coehlos the alchemist to one flew over the cuckoos nest. To begin, a cult book should have a passionate following. This book is a must read for anyone recovering for leaving a cult, or an abusive relationship. Bromley and anson shupe initially defined the acm in 1981 as a collection of groups embracing brainwashingtheory, 1 but later observed a. What his foolish supporters refuse to recognize november 10, 2019 a cult expert finds familiar patterns of behavior in trumps gop november 10, 2019 books. In relatively few cases is there a history of a preexisting mental disorder. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Our association with enables you to purchase books, music and videos at discounts of up to 40% while supporting apologetics index at the same time books on a wide variety of apologetics and countercult related topics are listed under the appropriate entries in the a z index.
Jan 27, 2017 100 mustread books about life in cults and oppressive religious sects elizabeth allen jan 27, 2017 as you may have realized from my last piece, i love to settle down with a piping hot cup of coffee, snuggle into some fuzzy blankets and proceed to be stricken blind with white hot rage and righteous indignation. New religions and the cult controversy, prometheus books, 2001 martin, walter et al. A cult book should have the ability to alter a readers life or influence great change, and for the purpose of this list, it should also be a bit odd and a tad obscure. Lets start with the more obvious aspects of cult lit.
It was published by hunter house publishers in 1994 in her book twisted scriptures. Compare these patterns to the situation you were in or in which you, a family member, or friend is currently involved. Take back your life explains the seductive draw that leads people into such situations, provides guidelines for assessing what happened, and handson tools for getting back on track. A cult following is a term used to refer to a group of fans who. But a lot of these books are celebrated pieces of counterculture for a good reason. And, in a similar spirit, ive gathered together my top five books featuring cults for your delectation. Abusive controlling relationships dvd the battered woman dr. See, for example, the entries on spiritual abuse or bible difficulties. The book was launched by guy kawasaki, former chief evangelist at apple inc. What makes a cult novel is the devotion of its fans.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Identifying a cult, or a mindcontrolling environment is always a simple matter, and more so leaving a highdemand or controlling group. Ive read many books on this subject matter, is this one is by far one of the best. The souls for jesus, the brainchild of the master, buford hodges, a taxdeductible, multimillion dollar industry feeding on the minds and bodies of the young and vulnerable. Theres no more valuable resource for a cult film fan to have. This list may help you determine if there is cause for concern.
Some prominent names and cult favourites of spanishlanguage literature weighed in, offering their tuppence worth as to whether it. Cult expert walter martin describes and responds biblically to key teachings of the new age movement, exposes its latent dangers, gives criteria for identifying new age groups and leaders, and shows effective ways for communicating christian truth to new agers. Currently there are so many cults formed around so many different types of beliefs that it is impossible for a person to truthfully claim that he would never be vulnerable to a cults appeal. Bear in mind that this list is not meant to be a cult scale, or a definitive checklist to determine if a specific group is a cult. Their first collaboration, this book succeeds as an ambitious, comprehensive explanation of. The ultimate guide by gina mckinnon and steve holland available in the link below. His latest book is the joy of sects an az of cults, cranks and religious eccentrics. This is the last gasp, so you can finally stop holding your breath and start ranting below about the stuff we missed. Ruthlessly redefined is a management book written by management guru arindam chaudhuri and strategy professor a. Well be the first to admit that we missed a lot, but trying to lower our favorite cult books down. The terms cult and cultist came to be used in medical literature in the united states in the 1930s for what would now be termed faith healing, especially for the us holiness movement. Weve been busy this week showing off 50 books that every cult movie fan should have, so check out our previous entries here, here, here and here if you havent yet done so. Daily grindhouse dg list 50 cult movie books every fan.
I have found this book to be quite valuable in the easy to read format which defines the differences between religions as based upon christian standards. Blys hands have been severed by the prophet, and she ends in juvie, where we slowly unravel. The group is elitist, claiming a special, exalted status for itself, its leader s, and its members e. The british newspaper telegraph recently published a list of the 50 best cult books of all time. While the literal sense of the word in english is still in use, a derived sense of excessive devotion arose in the 19th century. Apr 01, 2011 recently i watched a show about cult books, yet i still dont really understand the concept of cult followings. Lalich went onto write several books on the subject of cults and religions, including her best known book, bounded choice 2004 based on the heavens gate cult. Cult victims and those who have suffered abusive relationships often suffer from fear, confusion, low selfesteem, and posttraumatic stress. The ultimate guide by gina mckinnon and steve holland available in the link below 4,177 users 39,227 views from.
The group has a polarized, usversusthem mentality, which may cause conflict with the wider society. Sep 08, 2015 the sacred lies of minnow bly by stephanie oakes another debut, this one borrowing elements from the fairytale the handless maiden, centers on minnow bly, whos about to escape the kevinian cult, the community, which shes belonged to since she was a small child. What are some good nonfiction books about cults and secret. Information and handbooks on cults and the occult help readers make sense of false and dangerous teachings. May 26, 2015 i felt the lack of cultrelated novels so painfully i wrote one myself. She has authored 11 books and is a featured guest on radio and television, a.
Cult favourite has always been a loaded term in publishing. Aug 03, 2010 500 essential cult books is the rarest of its breed, a glossy coffeetable book that is as informative as it is attractive. Anyone is capable of being recruited or seduced into a cult if. Cult books are somehow, intangibly, different from simple bestsellers though many of them. The angels, the watchers and the nephilim with extensive commentary on the three books of enoch, the fallen angels, the calendar. When the daily grindhouse staff set about compiling a list of essential cultfilm books, one name clearly came up. The classics, the sleepers, the weird, and the wonderful 1981 by danny peary. See more ideas about books young adult, young adult, books. Author of the bestselling book the way they learn and in the best of broadcast on focus on the family radio for 3 years in a row, cynthia tobias has a successful background that includes over 27 years of business ownership, 8 years of teaching high school, and 6 years in law enforcement.
Combating cult mind control steve hassan the author was in a cult and now he writes about how he escaped. Cult jones specialises in rare cult books, cult objects and cult art. Most cult members are of aboveaverage intelligence, well adjusted, adaptable, and perhaps a bit idealistic. I felt the lack of cultrelated novels so painfully i wrote one myself. So i thought i would do some research and this blog post on the topic.
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