Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading combating cult mind control. The guide to protection, rescue and recovery from destructive cults kindle edition by hassan, steven. Steven hassan, combatting cult mind control, rochester, vt. Hassans audiobook is essential listening for anyone wanting to understand the trump phenomenon and looking for a way forward. Combatting cult mind control is a nonfiction work by steven hassan described as a guide to protection, rescue, and recovery from. The major variable is not the persons family but the cult recruiters level of skill. For example, steven hassan, recognized as a premier source for the cult mind control model, writes in his book, combatting cult mind control, anyone, regardless of family background, can be recruited into a cult. Combatting cult mind control bible resource library. New stories of people who fell under the sway of cults and other forms of undue influence, but who were able to break free and find renewed hope, happiness, and sanity. A former cult member, now a counselor helping those affected by destructive cults, hassan exposes the troubling facts about cults recruitment, their use of. Over the past two years, trumps behavior has become both more disturbing and yet increasingly. I previously had read another book by this author called combating cult mind control which was fabulous and it helped me a lot in dealing with my own personal cult experience. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dc845 combatting cult mind control by steven hassan park street press, 1988 how can an otherwise intelligent member choose to remain in a cult even after he or she has seen proof that it is. Audible published combating cult mind control in august 2018.
His first book, which came out in 1988 under the title combatting cult mind control, was updated and rereleased in 2015 as combating cult mind control. How the fwbo creates a brainwashing or mind control environment in which the free will and independent judgement of fwbo members can be manipulated, without them realising that they have become caught up in a cult. On november 18th, 1978, over 900 people including a u. He has been helping people exit destructive cults since 1976. Steven hassan is a mentalhealth professional who specializes in helping people to recover from mind control as well as helping loved ones to exit without coercion. In this book the cult of trump, he does not disappoint. A comprehensive list of critical books about cult mind control etc. Combatting cult mind control by hassan, steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Combatting cult mind control is a nonfiction work by steven hassan described as a guide to protection, rescue, and recovery from destructive cults. It is neither magical nor mystical, but a process that involves a set of basic social psychological principles. The cult of trump is an accessible and indepth analysis of the president, showing that under the right circumstances, even sane, rational, welladjusted people can be persuaded to believe the most outrageous ideas. Combating cult mind control by steven hassan nook book. Empowering people to think for themselves the issue of whether or not brainwashing exists is subject of an ongoing, highly contentious debate. If you are listening to this updated audiobook for the first time, please know you.
The author discusses theories of mind control and cults based on the research of margaret singer and robert lifton as well as the cognitive dissonance theory of leon festinger. This 2018, 30thanniversary edition honors the 40th anniversary of the tragedy in jonestown, guyana. The guide to protection, rescue and recovery from destructive cults. Combating cult mind control excerpts from steven hassans. He was invited to a closed aspen institute meeting to discuss isis in august. Empowering people to think for themselves 2000, and freedom of mind. The guide to protection, rescue, and recovery from destructive cults. Combating cult mind control excerpts from steven hassans book. Briefly, a christian perspective on marks of a cult would be. Steven hassan quotes author of combatting cult mind control.
Steven hassan, daniel greenberg, freedom of mind press. Model from chapter four of combatting cult mind control park street press, 1990 by steven hassan destructive mind control can be understood in terms of four basic components, which form the acronym bite. This book is available as an audiobook as well as on kindle. He goes back a couple of decades to learn about prominent psychiatrist robert j liftons work on mind control largely as it related to the. I was amazed at the depth of his knowledge and the research he has done in this excellent book. Combating cult mind control by steven hassan, 9780967068824, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Steven hassans book combatting cult mind control is a book that i have recently found out about and read.
One of americas leading experts in cults and mindcontrol provides an eyeopening analysis of trump and the indoctrination tactics he uses to build a fanatical devotion in his supporters. Freedom of mind book combatting cult mind control by steven hassan. Steven hassan is a longtime expert on cults, and author of combating cult mind control. Combatting cult mind control chris shelton critical thinker at. Mind control is the process by which individual or collective freedom of choice and action is compromised by agents or agencies that modify or distort perception, motivation, affect, cognition andor behavioral outcomes. If youve read an earlier version of combating cult mind control, welcome back. Hassan has helped thousands of people who were victimized by cultrelated mind control. He has been helping people leave destructive relationships and organizations since 1976 after he was rescued from the infamous cult, the moonies. He really knows his stuff when it comes to brainwashing, it helps to have it mapped out in his bite model. The guide to protection, rescue, and recovery from destructive cults and the founder of the. Join narcissist free to hear excerpts from the book combatting cult mind control.
The book corner combating cult mind control by steven. Combating cult mind control freedom of mind resource center. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The pressures and stresses of life in modem society can overwhelm all of. And if someone you love is already part of a mind control group, there is much you can do to help them break free and rebuild their life. Combatting cult mind control audio cassette audiobook, 31 dec 1994. In this 25th anniversary volume youll find much thats new and important, including. It can also help you protect others from the use of mindcontrol techniques. The cult of trump audiobook, written by steven hassan. Click to read more about combatting cult mind control. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Combatting cult mind control by steven hassan, 9780892814220, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When renowned cult expert steven hassan first published his seminal work combatting cult mind control in 1988, the world was a very different place there was no internet, so megacults like watchtower, scientology and the moonies had a free run at inflicting their undue influence. Steven describes the components of mind control as these four things p.
Idc20 9043697 cip printed and bound in the united states 10 98765432. He goes back a couple of decades to learn about prominent. Booklist on cult mind control etc these are the books on cult mind control etc recommended by other critics and cult victims. The 25th anniversary edition of combating cult mind control includes extensive material on jehovahs witnesses. On this subject, we recommend steve hassans books, combatting cult mind control, and releasing the bonds. He has been involved in educating the public about mind control, controlling groups and destructive cults. Combatting cult mind control audio cassette audiobook. Chapter 2, my life in the unification church has been placed for free on this web site. Hassan has appeared on the tv news programs 60 minutes, nightline, and dateline, and is a published author and lecturer. Park street press, a new age and alternative beliefs publisher, first.
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