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In this provocative memoir, award-winning publisher Kate Gale shares the harrowing story of her upbringing in an “intentional community”—a religious cult in which she faced abusive living conditions until her escape at age eighteen. When Kate Gale was four years old, her mother gave her to...

We often wonder of those ensnared by cults, “How could they let this happen?” and then think “Could it happen to me?” In this compelling book, a leading cult authority reveals the surprising answers to both of these questions. In Cult Therapy, veteran therapist, educator, and cult...

Many women carry wounds from religious upbringings or rigid systems that have disconnected them from their bodies, voices, and inner wisdom. Woman, Embodied offers practical, body-based tools to break free from shame and reclaim body agency. Licensed therapist Chrissy Powers blends memoir...

"I feel guilty all the time, even when I'm not doing anything wrong..." Are you navigating fear, shame, and isolation in the aftermath of harmful experiences in religion? Are you so used to suppressing your own needs and emotions, that you don't know how to express them anymore? Author...

Some individuals have such a magnetic personality that they can attract a hugely devoted following, ignoring the misdeeds of their leader and even committing evil on their behalf. With religious, spiritual or philosophical beliefs to guide them, cults can lead to some of the disturbing events of the modern era. Filled with shadowy rituals and sinister hierarchies and led by masterful manipulators, they can easily become the site of unthinkable horror—and it is only after the leader is brought down that those caught deep inside truly understand what was going on.

Uncover the psychology of mind control and see how charismatic leaders trap everyday people in destructive cults. This gripping true crime and sociology journey reveals the insidious tactics used to weaponize human vulnerability. Perfect for a suspenseful commute or a weekend deep-dive, this...

Uncover the psychology of coercive control and why intelligent people surrender to dangerous authoritarian leaders. This gripping exploration is perfect for your true crime commute, transforming group dynamics into a chilling listening experience. Witness the step-by-step seduction tactics used...

Master the psychology of mind control to break free from manipulative groups and reclaim your stolen identity. Whether you are healing from a toxic workplace, untangling yourself from radical online communities, or seeking peace on a quiet commute, this empowering guide offers total clarity...

Lydia Hadjara is net vier jaar oud als ze voor het eerst in aanraking komt met de sekte van Raël. Het is Lydia’s moeder, een toegewijde aanhangster, die haar dochter laat kennismaken met wat de komende twintig jaar haar leven zal bepalen. Als Lydia dertien jaar is, wordt ze verkracht door een van de leiders van de sekte, die beweert haar voor te bereiden op Raël. Later wordt ze de favoriet van de goeroe, wat betekent dat ze zijn slavin is en hem moet dienen en zich moet onderwerpen aan al zijn seksuele verlangens.

Härter, perfider, persönlicher: Der 10. Clara-Vidalis-Thriller von SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautor Veit Etzold. Berlin wird von einer bizarren Mordserie erschüttert: Die Opfer sterben auf grausame und ritualisierte Weise. Es stellt sich heraus, dass sie alle eines gemeinsam haben: den unbedingten Wunsch zur Selbstoptimierung. Hauptkommissarin Clara Vidalis stößt im Darknet auf das Forum einer Sekte, deren Guru sich selbst „Vollender" nennt. Im Namen der Perfektion treiben seine Anhänger sich gegenseitig zu unmenschlichen Extremen an.

We all grew up under constant instruction: from the pulpit, from our parents, from each other. The Ten Commandments. Obedience. Submission. Purity. Fear God. Honour your leaders. Hell for the wicked. There was no space for questions because we already had the answers. If something felt unclear...

Tunnelvisie: kind van de 'Maasbach-sekte' is het rauwe, razend spannende en onthullende verhaal van Danny Grootveld. Hij groeide op in de familie Maasbach, binnen de gesloten gemeenschap rond zijn charismatische maar controlerende oom, de tv-dominee die zijn jeugd vormde en zijn identiteit probeerde te breken.

Beginning in the 1960s in California, erstwhile music producer Tony Alamo became interested in authoritarian religion and, along with his charismatic wife, Susan, began gathering followers. By the 1970s, Tony Alamo Christian Ministries had established particularly strong footholds in Arkansas, as well as maintaining outposts in California. The ministry gained a legion of followers, with branches not only in the USA but in places as diverse as Africa and Sri Lanka.

Narrated by Hannah Murray. From the actor known for Skins and Games of Thrones, a deeply intimate, shockingly honest memoir about acting, fame, mental illness and the struggle to leave a cult-like organisation whose belief in magic shattered Hannah’s reality. In 2017, Hannah Murray was a...

Step beyond superstition and fear. Step into the shadows with clarity, sovereignty, and power. Demonology: A Complete Infernal Grimoire is not an audiobook about monsters—it is a guide to understanding the psychological, symbolic, ancestral, and archetypal forces humanity has encountered for centuries. Blending scholarship, ritual practice, and cultural history, author and researcher Samantha J. Garcia offers a modern, trauma-aware, and ethically grounded approach to spirit work.

We think of cults as bizarre, inexplicable, or otherworldly places that only strange people inhabit, but cults and other abusive and high-demand groups (and relationships) are actually quite commonplace. In fact, the behaviors, social pressures, and authoritarian structures that create cults...

What does it mean to heal from trauma caused by the people, beliefs, and practices of your faith? And to rebuild a sense of self, when high-control religion said you shouldn’t have one? This program is read by the author. "This gripping audiobook is a strong choice alongside books about...

For centuries, secret societies have operated in the shadows of public life. Some were born from the pursuit of knowledge. Others from the desire for power, protection, or change. From hidden intellectual circles to revolutionary networks, from elite institutions to underground resistance movements, these organisations have shaped history in ways that are often misunderstood, exaggerated, or deliberately concealed.

For fans of Daniella Mestyanek Young’s Uncultured and Tara Westover’s Educated, one woman’s gripping firsthand account of falling into—and eventually escaping—a female guru–led cult as she seeks her own personal awakening. Growing up under the sway of a Brooklyn housewife turned guru...

Beelzebub: The Demon Behind Decay, Power, and the Fall of the Soul is a rigorous examination of one of theology’s most enduring, and misunderstood, figures. Moving beyond superstition and literal demonology, this book reframes Beelzebub as a diagnostic symbol for corruption that persists without intent, systems that function while morally failing, and harm that becomes normalized through neglect rather than malice.