- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Granta Books; New edition edition (20 Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1862077207
- ISBN-13: 978-1862077201
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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- #27 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Occult > Kabbalah
- #34 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Religions > Contemporary Cults
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Sunday Times
‘Guest’s poignant reconstruction is an eye-opening story of an extraordinary upbringing’
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‘An uplifting and closely observed memoir’
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's hard to write a review for this book: it's very different from anything I had read before (amd I am a bit of a bookworm!!). In fact, I don't normally go for authobiographies at all... However, I decided to buy this book as I was intrigued by its subject matter. It certainly looked like Tim Guest had one of the most bizarre childhood... Other Amazon reviewers seemed very impressed with the book so I bought it on impulse. And, I am so glad did. This book is amazing... The experiences and traumas that the young Tim went through are told with such sensitivity. And it's unbelievable how he can tackle what must have obviously been painful memories without any trace of a judgemental or self-pitying attitude. And this guy is approximately my own age... WOW! What an accomplishment... Well done Tim!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Set against a backdrop of the delirium of the early eighties--rebellion against "capitalism" and the "nuclear family", free love and corruption--the story follows his mother's own troubled quest for enlightenment at the price of her child. What's unusual about this poignant and incidentally hilarious search is that the story has a successful, hard-won resolution. This moving, funny and fascinating book is truly a remarkable debut. Guest writes with an articulate and deeply touching voice, weaving his personal story and photos with a thoroughly well researched account of the rise of this 'alternative' community. A must read for any parent, child or aspiring cult leader.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book yesterday as a totally random choice, I just wanted to say that I thought this book was a great read, some parts made me feel sad but I think the authors sense of humour countered this beautifully. If you too have come upon this book by chance and are reading through the reveiws to try and decide whether it is worth a read, buy it!
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Books about the 70s and 80s
Of all the books available that exlore the dark underbelly of the quest for peace and love, Tim Guest's account gets right to the bone. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms Cherry A. Coombe
Dissapointing
After reading many books on the theme of religion/self help/communes, I must say that this book was a dissapointment. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Southampton girl
Fantastic
I have been putting off writing this review - I have read the book twice and keep dipping into it. When I picked it up last time in August I noticed in the news that it's author,... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Pilipala
Very moving story of growing up in a religious commune
In the early 1980s I lived in Swiss Cottage, and there was a sanyassid 'health club' (described briefly in this book) up the road, so there were lots of maroon-clad people in the... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by Jezza
fantastically evocative
great book. simple premise - how tim spent most of his childhood living in an increasingly bizarre cult. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2009 by M. Young
An opportunity missed
I grabbed this book with both hands and rushed to the till - couldnt get the money out of my hands fast enough. Read more
Published on 25 July 2006 by William Oliver
Heartbreaking evocation of loneliness
A friend asked me to read this book to understand something of what it can be like to be raised by idealists. It broke my heart. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2005 by Mr. Richard E. Ashcroft
A disappointment
I feel rather mean writing a critical review - the author obviously had a difficult childhood - but my genuine reaction to this book is one of disappointment. Read more
Published on 12 April 2005 by ianbrown8
A nice study of a weird childhood
One of the defining elements of this book is the neutral tone in which it is written. Judgements are left to the reader. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2004 by Mr. F. Ledwidge
it's as orange as you like!
Loved it. Read this one through from cover to cover in two days! Tim's story of growing up in a commune though somehow still growing up in isolation is very moving - there were... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2004
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