Reviews

From the family member of an ex-cult member

Alexandra, reading your story was such an emotional experience for me, as the sister of a former cult member. As I read, I gained such understanding to the ‘why and how’ questions that have tormented me for years, realizing the ripple effect that reaches out and effects everyone who cares for someone in a cult. I was completely at a loss as to why I had lost my sister and when I regained contact with her it was very tentative for a very long time. I realize now that questions I asked her and information I asked her for were all part of the dark, bad things that she was being programmed to reject and not something that I had any control over. Your book has ‘turned on so many lights’ for me and has relieved me of the guilt I felt that I should have done more or realized what was happening during those sad, lonely, lost times. Thank you for having the strength to share your insights.

From Cheryl Smith, Coach and Facilitator

Alexandra has written a story we all need to read whether we’ve been involved with a cult or not. If it was fiction we likely wouldn’t believe it – but it’s a true story and we do believe it. We believe it because of author Alexandra’s skillful writing and raw vulnerability.

From Hilary Oliver, Coach

How brave of Alexandra to bear her very private thoughts and allow us into the world of thought control. If anyone has ever asked the question ‘how could someone be so gullible to enter a cult?’ this book is for them. A vey well written, thought provoking book which I found utterly absorbing. Thank you for your honesty Alexandra and I know it will support others in the future.

From Donalda Reid, author, Captive: A Survival Story

“(Cult, A Love Story) is an intense and painfully introspective examination of how cults ensnare and dehumanize those whom they suck in.”

From Mary-Lou Ashton, Entrepreneur and Trainer

Alexandra, I want to thank you for having the courage and willingness to share with the world such a painful life experience with such humour and grace. I not only gained insight and understanding into cults but also how long term physical, mental or emotional abuse can take place.

From a fellow cult survivor:

“I was also involved in the same cult and group of people as Alexandra.

She has hit ‘the nail on the head’ so to speak, in the skillfully written memoir of her experience and explanation of how mind control and manipulation can subtly undermine one’s own sense of reasoning and reality.

It takes great courage to open up one’s own personal pain and experience to the world, with the hope of giving some comfort and understanding to those who have had a similar experience or know someone who has.

Cult, A Love Story is a valuable tool to help people recognize the many facets of coercion and manipulation used by individuals under the guise of spiritual teachers, who wish to control and will go to great lengths to achieve it. As Alexandra’s memoir so beautifully illustrates, though initially many cult leaders will present a beautiful and life altering experience, they are in direct opposition to every individuals right to personal and independent investigation of truth, and freedom of thought.

I strongly encourage everyone to read her memoir, and hope to soon see it in public and school libraries.”

From Sara Etienne, writer:

Cult, A Love Story, not only leads you on a compelling journey through the detailed and specific world of this cult, it also tells the larger story of thought reform. This powerful mix of personal story and cult psychology allows even a stranger to this world to go along with Alexandra on her agonizing quest for spirituality, love, and, above all, self knowledge. As a reader, I ached with the author as she searched for love and community, finding it only to lose it again in the most heartbreaking way possible. And though the story itself is raw, fearlessly exposing the wounds that have been inflicted, the writing is the opposite: eloquent, captivating, and sculpted by a true artist.

From Anne Melnyk, Coach:

Alexandra has shone a light on the process of cult indoctrination by taking an unbelievably complex and intensely personal experience and distilling it down to its essential elements to share her story and hard-earned wisdom with others who desperately need it.

I learned a lot, and believe Cult: A Love Story is a real gift of insight, and of hope for families who have loved ones trapped in the experience.

Alexandra, thank you for your courage and for so generously sharing your story. It is a service that will make a real difference.

From Linda Burrows:

Having just finished reading this book I felt that it better enabled me to understand how people become involved, stay involved and how difficult and traumatic it becomes to even try to think about leaving a cult. I think that we all gain either from the reading of the book. I applaud Alexandra for her strength and wish her continued health, both mental and physical, on her road of recovery.

From Sheila Clarke:

I believe ‘Cult, a Love Story’ will have a wide audience. We all search for direction and fulfillment in our life. You took two decades to learn to find your route for the journey at the same time being true to yourself. You made clear the suffering and agonies you went through, and my heart ached for you. You have bravely exposed your private life and experiences. I see your book as a gift to all readers.

From Jacque Small, Coach:

I am totally moved by Alexandra’s story. I feel a deep sense of sadness for the loss of her true self for so long. For a lot of people our true self becomes hidden when we are children due to some traumatic event. As Alexandra so aptly describes, having people who prey on our vulnerability when what we are looking for is love, is very, very sad. May this story assist others to be discerning about what is real help to uncover our true selves and what is manipulation. Thank you for sharing this powerful story.

From Diane Kupo:

Alexandra, Thank You for writing “Cult, A Love Story.” Finally let the “Truth be Told” And I loved how you wrote this painful personal life experience with alittle sence of “humor”. I understand how difficult this personal journey was for you, because I witnessed my best friend who was involved with the same group go through her many years recovery. I encourage you to keep writing and please let me know when you next book is being published. “Cudos to You!”

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