02090cam a22003013u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100001900111245006000130264005100190300004700241336002600288337002600314338003600340500003100376520122400407534004501631653002701676653002701703856004101730999001701771162UtSlPG20260610133028.0mcr n260607r1994||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aLaxer, Mark E.10aTake Me for a Ride: Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1994  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1994-09-01  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLenz, Frederick, 1950-  aCults -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/162  c42310d42310