This is a bit of a weird book to read, given that it’s on the academic side and it’s about attachment relationships and cults, but I think by now you know I read weird books. Written by a former cult member, Terror, Love & Brainwashing looks at how totalist groups operate and how attachment theory,… Read More Book Review: Terror, Love & Brainwashing by Alexandra Stein
Which of the following would you consider a cult: Soul Cycle Teal Swan Lululemon Heaven’s Gate Lularoe If you answered: “I don’t know, they all use language meant to confuse outsiders and fulfil member’s needs for identity, purpose, and belonging,” congratulations, you don’t have to read this book because you’ve fully grasped what it’s all… Read More Book Review: Cultish by Amanda Montell
I’m pretty sure I heard about The Project by one of you wonderful book bloggers, but I’ve forgotten who. But I do remember why I picked this up – firstly, it’s by Courtney Summers and I really enjoyed Sadie, another book by her. Secondly, The Project is about a cult and honestly, there’s something about… Read More Book Review: The Project by Courtney Summers
I was listening to the podcast Cults by Parcast when I realised that their episode on the Symbionese Liberation Army covered one of the books that’s been on my Overdrive TBR list for a couple of years – American Heiress. After so much time, I can’t remember who introduced the book to me, but I’m… Read More American Heiress by Jeffrey Toobin