Description: Title: Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations--And Take Over Our Lives Author: Ocker, J. W. Publisher: Quirk Books Binding: Hardcover Pages: 272 Dimensions: 7.70h x 5.30w x 1.00d Product Weight: 1.1 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9781683694120 "A must-read for those with a taste for cult narratives."--Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids, an eye-popping compendium of the 30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history Have you ever wondered how ordinary people end up enmeshed in extreme cults? Everything you've ever wanted to know about history's most notorious cults--and the psychology of the people who join them--is packed into this accessible, engaging volume. Walk in the footsteps of those who were lured into such sinister groups as: Branch Davidians This cult was waiting out the apocalypse when the FBI infamously raided their compound in Waco, Texas.Los Narcosat?nicos This group of drug traffickers in 1980s Mexico committed human sacrifice and believed their leader had magic powers.Breatharianism Breatharians believe that humans can live on air alone, and their founder claimed to have gone without food for seventeen years.NXIVM This twenty-first-century cult attracted Hollywood actresses and engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, and racketeering under the guise of personal development seminars.Heaven's Gate The Heaven's Gate UFO cult ended in the suicide of thirty-nine members who believed they would ascent to a spaceship after death.In this fascinating collection, weird history expert J. W. Ocker sheds light on the terrifying attraction of cults, demonstrating the elasticity of belief, the desperateness of belonging, and the tragedy of trust. Authorized Dealer Ships Fast From The USA Stock Photo - Actual Cover May Vary Hassle-Free 30 Day Returns
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Book Title: Cult Following : the Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations--And Take over Our Lives
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Quirk Books
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2024
Topic: Freemasonry & Secret Societies, Comparative Religion, Cults
Genre: Religion, Social Science
Item Weight: 27.4 Oz
Author: J. W. Ocker
Item Length: 8.3 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Hardcover
