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Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life by Sarah Edmondson
katietopp's review against another edition
3.0
More like 3.5 stars. I got all of these stories and anecdotes just from Listening to Sarah and Nippy’s podcast. But definitely a look into the insane cult of DOS. I would love to read a memoir from Lauren or Allison Mack. Or even India. Would love another side to this story.
lindsaymay's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
stella94's review against another edition
Also a book that feels wrong to rate. Interesting. Slightly ecocentrical tone I'm thr book but maybe that is to be expected of a autobiography at times?
jz_th9th's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fascinating account of a truly strong and courageous person. On the other hand, Keith Raniere is truly scum of the earth and deserves to never see the light of fucking day.
leslie_overbookedsocialworker's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma
Moderate: Confinement, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Bullying, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
beautifuldoom3's review against another edition
4.0
This was SO good. It’s crazy to think that this can happen and that this was SO recent! I remember seeing when the people got arrested from NXIVM and not really knowing what happened aside from some sex trafficking. This book was so insightful. Sarah Edmondson is brave for sharing her story.
regis_me's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Love hearing Sarah’s story as I have been a long time fan of her podcast. The book offered a lot of background on NXIVM and her experience.