Greetings, subscribers. Welcome to the continuing celebration of Undertow’s upcoming 10th birthday. First, I want to say thank you, readers, for your support of my memoir—a story that, for one thing, shows how good intentions can go so very wrong.
I foreshadow this at the end of the first chapter, “In the beginning, I only wanted to know, love, and serve God and understand the Bible. What harm could that possibly bring?”
Thankfully, Undertow has a relatively happy ending, but believe me, that’s not the case for many other people who escape from cults. From reader feedback, I know Undertow is a source of healing for other former cult followers. I also know it’s a resource for outsiders for understanding how vulnerable seekers get hooked on false and detrimental promises.
A stellar review of Undertow
In 2017, Undertow was independently reviewed by a professional at Kirkus Reviews. If you haven’t heard of Kirkus, Wikipedia explains: “Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus.[1] The magazine’s publisher, Kirkus Media, is headquartered in New York City.[2] Kirkus Reviews Wikipedia
Excerpt from the review that appears in Undertow:
“While a variety of controversies ended up surrounding The Way, the author’s most astute portrayal concerns her participation in its research branch. …A frank, in-depth account of one woman’s struggles in a controlling organization.”
The entire review from Kirkus
Visit Kirkus’s website: UNDERTOW | Kirkus Reviews
Thanks for reading!
Your writer on the wing,
Charlene
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Sara Schlossman
Just re-read the Kirkus review after a bunch o’ years–Well Done, Charlene!!
xxoo
Charlene
Thank you, Sara. And a big thank you for your faithful support!
Linda M Goddard
Charlene,
I am so glad your book, UNDERTOW,
has gotten another meaningful review.
I feel certain that this book has supported many people going through healing processes from the emotional and spiritual damage done within cults.
Thank you for writing this book.
Charlene L. Edge
Thanks, Linda.
Rachel
Happy 10th Anniversary to Undertow, Mom!! I am so very proud of you and the amazing impact your memoir has had.
📚📖📕📒📔📘📗📙📇✍️👩💻🕊️
– Your ever loving daughter, Rachel
Charlene L. Edge
Oh, my dear Rachel, thanks for this! And more than that, thank you for your support of my writing this story.