Welcome to the shadowy world of cults... where sophisticated mind-control techniques turn the strongest people into servants of the leader. Thousands of people in Britain are lured each year by their promises of fulfilment, freedom, peace, harmony, truth and a caring community. Sadly the reality is actually emptiness, manipulation, discord, poverty, lies and hatred. Specialists suggest that the activities of these organisations are on the rise in Britain. Cults are targetting recruitment in colleges, universities and large companies. This booklet has been produced so that you can: - understand the difference between cults and legitimate therapies and religions - recognise and protect yourself and others from their influence - help those involved in cults without becoming trapped yourself - to help care for ex-cult members. With the right information and advice, which this booklet gives, you will be able to avoid the growing influence of these powerful organisations.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sean T. Page
A very informative, practical and reasonably priced volume on the `shadowy world of cults'.
What's best about this booklet is that it really helps you clarify the differences between a `cult' and say, a `new religion'.
A nice book as a primer to the subject matter. For those looking for more indepth coverage go elsewhere. This is meant to be a practical, esay to access guides.
So, downsides may be lack of depth in some areas. Good points are the price & format.
What's best about this booklet is that it really helps you clarify the differences between a `cult' and say, a `new religion'.
A nice book as a primer to the subject matter. For those looking for more indepth coverage go elsewhere. This is meant to be a practical, esay to access guides.
So, downsides may be lack of depth in some areas. Good points are the price & format.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
My biggest surprise when I started investigating cults was to discover that not all cults are relgious! There are many organisations that use 'cult techniques' for grabbing and holding onto people that exist as organisations offering to improve your psychology, your wealth, or even your business performance.
Ian Haworth, who I understand is one of the UKs experts in cults, presents clearly and concisely how cults operate and the real damage they do to people and their families.
I would recommend that every teacher, parent and personnel department buy and read this booklet in order to arm themselves against the insidious influence of these shadowy groups.
An excellent buy and read...
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By P W Lowson
This is an essential read for anyone who either suspects a loved on is involved with a cult or who wishes to help them leave. The booklet is concise, user frienly and offers excellent advice on how to recognise cults, the differences between cults and religions and approved therapy and the mind control techniques cults use to entice unaware victims. It also provides great guidance on how to support members to leave and provide support in the following years whilst they overcome the impact the cult has had on their life. The most amazing section is a fictional diary that describes how an innocent victim can be drawn in and how in doing so they will be manipulated and their opinions on life, friendships and family will be changed not for their benefit, but for the benefit of the cult leadership.
Overall the booklet is extremely well thought out and I can't recommend it enough. As a previous reviewer describes, most people are unaware that notall cults are religious and encourage members to leave their homes to join. There are equally as many "therapy cults" that draw victims in and use them for their own benefit. It wasn't until I read this that I realised these cults existed and the devastating damage they can do.
Overall the booklet is extremely well thought out and I can't recommend it enough. As a previous reviewer describes, most people are unaware that notall cults are religious and encourage members to leave their homes to join. There are equally as many "therapy cults" that draw victims in and use them for their own benefit. It wasn't until I read this that I realised these cults existed and the devastating damage they can do.
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Cults: A useless, trimmed & biased guide
I agree with "A Customer" regarding the book and the other trumpet blowing 5 star friend reviews - seriously read them, they are essentially adverts. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2011 by A friendly guy
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A real let down
I read this with soem expectation but discovered that far from being informative, this book is quite biased to the author's own Christain views. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2003
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Cults a practical guide
A must have! Short, concise and comprehensive - It's like a First Aid kit for the mind!
I think it's just what the cults have been dreading! Read more
I think it's just what the cults have been dreading! Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2003 by Bridget Ancel
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