![]() ![]() ![]() I've been irritated with other podcasters that write books with nothing new to say that required a book, or who just regurgitate some potted histories or their life theories at you, but this was the first I read that felt worthwhile. ![]() ![]() Those lacking a dark sense of humor, don't even bother. Thornely provides a basic narrative, and her strength - and the book's uniqueness - is in her commentary that cuts to the heart of how messed up their actions were and how generally crappy they were, both as humans and at their work(?) with a lot of humor for levity. Also good to know that you shouldn't expect in-depth histories or analyses of each of the cults/leaders covered here. It will be the hilarious balm you need in your life, trust me. I do think it helps if Jo Thornely has already won you over with her fantastic podcast Zealot, because if you're already a fan of that, acquire this book immediately. What a frigging shame that it's the case for this book because this book is a GEM. Is it just me or does it seem like that happens A LOT? I mean I'm guilty of writing some seethingly negative reviews, but still. It so bums me out when the Goodreads review that appears first for a book, so with the most likes, is a totally negative one. ![]()
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