pickAs someone who is very interested in human behavior, including the manipulations of cult leaders (and how intelligent, kind people can fall victim to cults), this memoir was very interesting. The book mostly centers around her involvement in the cult itself. This is definitely an insightful read. It is well written and based on Lenz' memories, well-documemted in her personal journals.
pickI loved One Tree Hill, I‘ve the series on DVD, & even to this day I watch ship videos of Nathan and Haley on YouTube. Thanks to all the listens who reviewed this book so I knew she had a book out
I‘m so glad I read this. Another reminder that we don‘t know what‘s behind the facade people put up. How easy it is for things to change since we‘re all looking for something. & love, to love friends & family even if they make the wrong choices
so-soShe‘s not a bad story teller. I understand the feelings in the book. I was uncomfortable during some parts which probably was meant to. The book just didn‘t grab me and I was a little disappointed.
I love that Lenz started her memoir with this Buffy quote, but then I love Buffy as well
pickI really enjoyed this read. A non-fiction study on how language plays a role in community and ideology. Do you ever challange your own beliefs and thoughts? Has language ever manipulated, deceived, guided or inspired you?
I finished this one quite quickly! But let's be honest I mostly picked this one up for the cover. Lol. MaybeI should read a book on how marketing manipulates you sometimes more than language itself. Ha!
pick“Terrifying darkness and shocking beauty coexist in everyone and god doesn‘t wait for us to clean out all the bad before celebrating the good”
As someone who has been in a religious cult, I could relate to much of her story. She is brave, articulate, powerful, resilient, forgiving, and joyful. I definitely recommend this memoir and the audiobook is read by her! 10/10 I would listen to it again!
pickUtterly unputdownable.
Thank you, sweet friend. I smiled when I saw this was from you. I have something for you, but I am stuck home with pneumonia so will mail when better (whenever that is). I so look forward to reading this and I love our book friendship. 😘
@Jas16
pickYou don‘t have to be familiar with Bethany/Joy‘s acting career to appreciate her audiobook. She‘s been through some tough times with her found “family”, a religious group she eventually married into, before escaping due to abuse. There‘s some TW but one the whole, I felt the book was hopeful and light in sections, all things considered. Quick listen.
