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Cults scare me so, so much! This book was so sad, the stuff she went through - I am so terrified of being caught up in something similar (but I don't have the $ for them to really want me).
📸 Lazlo annoying Zoey
pickCults scare me so, so much! This book was so sad, the stuff she went through - I am so terrified of being caught up in something similar (but I don't have the $ for them to really want me).
📸 Lazlo annoying Zoey
One of the greatest investigative books of all time. What a story!
pickThis was a rather lighthearted look at cults and specifically the language and tactics they use to attract followers and more importantly, convince them to remain in a cult. My issue is I wanted more….specifically about cults! A large portion of the book is spent examining other cult-like groups to include multi-level-marketing companies and fitness programs. It was fun, but I would have preferred a more detailed exploration on this subject.
Spent a little time reading outside. I had wanted to go to a beach and my hubby found one, but --- it was still too cold to spend time in the water. Hopefully soon!
Started this one yesterday while sipping a drink in the hammock - I am hoping to finish my homework early today so that I can have more hammock time. #NursingSchoolSux Ugh! I hate papers!
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Without language, there would be no cults. I‘m so happy this is my book club‘s June nonfiction pick! I‘ve now read it 3x. Linguist Amanda Montell delves deep into fanatical language and how it plays with our brains: thought-terminating cliches, love bombing, code switching, etc. I listened on audio this time, and it would be much better if Montell narrated. She‘s fantastic on her podcast Sounds Like a Cult.
