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100	1		_aLaxer, Mark E.
245	1	0	_aTake Me for a Ride: Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1994
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1994-09-01
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLenz, Frederick, 1950-
653			_aCults -- United States
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/162
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