A review by betsyrisen
Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations—and Take Over Our Lives by J.W. Ocker

challenging dark informative mysterious sad medium-paced

4.5

I picked up this book because I, like many, am fascinated by cults. And this was a great overview of many organizations I've never heard of, as well as some I have. Also, the cover is epic.

One thing I learned that I had no clue about was Synanon. Never heard of this group or its very real impact on addiction and treatment. And the leader was born in Toledo! Who knew.