My favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes

Emily Paulson wrote Hey, Hun.

Emily Paulson wrote Hey, Hun. These are their favorite books on nonfiction about cults, scams, and schemes. Picked by Emily Paulson What did I love about each book? List by Emily Paulson Website Instagram Facebook page Why am I passionate about this? I spent 7 years in a commercial cult. I was indoctrinated into, rose to the top of, and finally escaped from a multilevel marketing company. When I started my exit, I wondered how I had become so brainwashed, which led me to do research into coercive control. I started to understand that different types of authoritarian control; behavior, information, thought, and emotional, drove me further into the cult and away from my outside friends and family. I read as many cult books and watched as many documentaries as I could find, and became fascinated with uncovering why people find themselves in the same situation I was in. Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing is the eye-opening, funny, and dangerous personal story… show more. Why I love this book Amanda is a language whiz, and does an amazing job showing how cultism is a spectrum; that we are all victims of undue influence. She talks about the language that communities and organizations use as the key to gaining undue influence over people, and that this influence pervades everything from startups to skincare to workout programs. It’s well researched and fascinating to read, and will make you question your strong affiliations to the most basic things. 5 authors picked Cultish as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it . The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to Soul Cycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.

What makes "cults" so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why so many of us binge Manson documentaries by the dozen and fall down rabbit holes researching suburban moms gone QAnon is because we're looking for a satisfying explanation for what causes people to join-and more importantly, stay in-extreme groups. We secretly want to know: could it happen to me? Amanda Montell's… show more. Why I love this book I watched The Vow documentary and was hooked. I immediately wanted to know more about Sarah Edmondson’s experience in the NXIVM cult, so of course I bought this book. She does a great job telling the truth about her indoctrination and shows a great deal of empathy for others in the organization. It really drives home the point that nobody joins a cult, they join what they think is a good thing, and you can so plainly see how impact and intention don’t always match in organizations like these. Anyone can fall victim to these scams! 2 authors picked Scarred as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it . As seen in the HBO docuseries THE VOW: The shocking and subversive memoir of a 12-year-NXIVM-member-turned-whistleblower, and her inspiring true story of abuse, escape, and redemption. "Master, would you brand me? It would be an honor." Scarred follows actress Sarah Edmondson's account of her recruitment into the NXIVM cult founded by Keith Raniere and the 12 years she spent within the organization, during which she enrolled over 2,000 members. This book also chronicles her breaking point and her harrowing fight to get out, help others, and heal.

* Sarah Edmondson is a Canadian actress and playwright who… show more. Are you tired of feeling tired? In a world that never stops, Drowning Lifeguards is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide for anyone struggling with exhaustion, burnout, or chronic fatigue. Written by Ruth Hull, homoeopathic doctor, herbalist, counsellor, and author of five health-science textbooks, it offers a fresh, human approach to healing.… show more. Why I love this book This book is heartbreaking and enlightening. Admittedly, I didn't know much about the Amish culture religion prior to reading this book, other than what I saw in Pennsylvania when I lived there, but I was always curious. After reading this book, I started to question the idea of ‘religious freedom’ in our country, that can so shield people who are abusing their freedom by exploiting women and children. Religion in its worst manifestation can be so damaging, which is so well explained in this book. 1 author picked Tears of the Silenced as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it . Surviving Severe Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Leaving the Amish Church In May 2022 Misty Griffin released #invisible, a petition calling on congress to take action and help abused children in religious communities. It is currently gaining momentum and national media attention. Watch Sins of the Amish on Peacock #1 Best Seller in Cults & Demonism, Parenting & Relationships, Notable People, Religious, Survival, Sexual Assault, and Biographies & Memoirs A gripping story that takes you on the journey of a child abuse and sexual assault survivor turned activist. (Photo gallery included). True story of child abuse. When Misty Griffin was… show more.

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