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Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations—and Take Over Our Lives by J. W. Ocker is a fascinating and accessible exploration of some of history’s most notorious cults and the psychological forces that draw people into them. Ocker, an Edgar‑Award‑winning travel writer, novelist, and chronicler of odd and eerie histories, walks readers through 30 infamous groups—from Heaven’s Gate to NXIVM—illuminating their beliefs, leaders, and the human needs that fuel devotion. With engaging prose and sharp insight, he sheds light on why intelligent, ordinary people are drawn into extreme sects and what those stories reveal about community, belief, and manipulation. This lively compendium appeals to anyone curious about the strange, unsettling, and deeply human aspects of cult phenomena.
Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations—and Take Over Our Lives by J. W. Ocker is a fascinating and accessible exploration of some of history’s most notorious cults and the psychological forces that draw people into them. Ocker, an Edgar‑Award‑winning travel writer, novelist, and chronicler of odd and eerie histories, walks readers through 30 infamous groups—from Heaven’s Gate to NXIVM—illuminating their beliefs, leaders, and the human needs that fuel devotion. With engaging prose and sharp insight, he sheds light on why intelligent, ordinary people are drawn into extreme sects and what those stories reveal about community, belief, and manipulation. This lively compendium appeals to anyone curious about the strange, unsettling, and deeply human aspects of cult phenomena.
