Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships by Janja Lalich

From Lalich Center on Cults & Coercion:

Cult victims and those who have suffered abusive relationships often suffer from fear, confusion, low-self esteem, and post-traumatic stress. Take Back Your Life explains the seductive draw that leads people into such situations, provides guidelines for assessing what happened, and hands-on tools for getting back on track. Written for the victims, their families, and professionals, this book leads readers through the healing process. A resource list and numerous personal accounts of those who have successfully made the transition to the “normal” world provide help and inspiration.

Must reading for everyone who wants to understand the appeal of cults. This book’s wisdom is vital. -Philip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Stanford University