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Title: Take Me for a Ride: Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult

Summary: "Take Me for a Ride: Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult" by Mark E. Laxer is a memoir that provides an insightful account of the author's experiences within a cult environment during the late 20th century. The book delves into the complex dynamics of cult life, exploring the psychological and emotional challenges faced by young individuals who are drawn to charismatic leaders and the promises of spiritual awakening and community. At the start of the narrative, Laxer recounts his initial interactions with Atmananda, the leader of the cult, exploring the heady allure of seeking enlightenment and belonging amidst personal struggles at home. He reflects on his teenage roots and the events that led him to embrace Atmananda's teachings. The opening chapters illustrate his internal conflict as he balances the excitement of newfound spiritual insights with growing doubts about the cult's ideology and practices. Laxer's journey underscores themes of self-doubt, the search for identity, and the struggle to break free from manipulation and control, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of personal growth against the backdrop of a destructive environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Laxer, Mark E.

EBook No.: 162

Published: Sep 1, 1994

Downloads: 429

Language: English

Subject: Lenz, Frederick, 1950-

Subject: Cults -- United States

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.

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Title: Take Me for a Ride: Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult

Summary: "Take Me for a Ride: Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult" by Mark E. Laxer is a memoir that provides an insightful account of the author's experiences within a cult environment during the late 20th century. The book delves into the complex dynamics of cult life, exploring the psychological and emotional challenges faced by young individuals who are drawn to charismatic leaders and the promises of spiritual awakening and community. At the start of the narrative, Laxer recounts his initial interactions with Atmananda, the leader of the cult, exploring the heady allure of seeking enlightenment and belonging amidst personal struggles at home. He reflects on his teenage roots and the events that led him to embrace Atmananda's teachings. The opening chapters illustrate his internal conflict as he balances the excitement of newfound spiritual insights with growing doubts about the cult's ideology and practices. Laxer's journey underscores themes of self-doubt, the search for identity, and the struggle to break free from manipulation and control, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of personal growth against the backdrop of a destructive environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Laxer, Mark E.

EBook No.: 162

Published: Sep 1, 1994

Downloads: 429

Language: English

Subject: Lenz, Frederick, 1950-

Subject: Cults -- United States

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.