Cults in Our Midst: The Hidden Menace in Our Everyday LivesA definitive and shocking expose that reveals what cults are and how they work. With vital information on how to help people escape cult entrapments and recover from the experience, this book will be an invaluable resource to former cult members. |
Contents
Defining Cults | 3 |
A Brief History of Cults | 29 |
The Process of Brainwashing Psychological Coercion | 52 |
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