When I Was a Fish What? In local venues, especially at colleges, once in awhile I give “Book talks with Q&A.” My goal is to use my book, Undertow, to shed light on the often-hushed-up topic of high-control groups commonly called “cults.” If you’re in one, or even if you’ve left one, … [Read more…]
How did the interview end? Escaping Fundamentalism Did you get a chance to read Part I of my interview with Professor Maria Moss from Leuphana University in Germany? If not, you can catch up when you click: Interview with Charlene – Part II Here’s a bit from the intro: “After last … [Read more…]
What did I say in my first published interview? Subscribers, you’re among the first to know. From Germany with Love Last summer, Professor Maria Moss at Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany, invited me to give a presentation about my cult experience to students and faculty in the American Studies Department. … [Read more…]
I am dedicating this post to offering important information from The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA), a non-profit dedicated to providing help to former high-control group (cult) members, their families, academics, educators, and counselors. ICSA is hosting several conferences around the U.S. this year. Last month, I gave a presentation at their wonderful Florida … [Read more…]
Have you read my new memoir, Undertow? If so, thank you. And thank you for all the lovely notes, e-mails, and in-person messages sharing what this story means to you. If you haven’t yet read it, this post offers a link to Chapter One (free sample) and some fast facts. Many readers have … [Read more…]