Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

5 reviews

seanml's review against another edition

funny informative medium-paced

4.0

Cultish is a fascinating look into the the social pillars that made up organizations ranging from Heaven's Gate, to multi-level marketing,  to QAnon. Filled with interesting anecdotes and stories from former 'cultists,' Montell's voice is unique and inviting enough to keep you engaged (but hopefully not devotedly so). 8/10.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Bullying, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Murder, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Classism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, Sexual assault, Cancer, Gun violence, Self harm, and Suicide

bandysbooks's review against another edition

challenging informative fast-paced

5.0

Cultish is a non-fiction book that discusses the language of fanaticism and when it veers into dangerous territory. This was very insightful and informative. 

I appreciate that the author’s tone is thoughtful. She doesn’t demean or insult people who have been taken in by cults. She only explains how it happens. 

I also really liked how she discussed fanaticism for workout programs, multi-level marketing, and more versus the traditional religious cult. There was a lot of nuance provided.

All in all, a great book to help you analyze your thinking and understanding toxic group think.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Addiction, Bullying, and Classism

yeojinqueen's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Sexism, Sexual assault, Torture, Drug use, Misogyny, Rape, Addiction, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Murder, Pedophilia, Slavery, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Mass/school shootings, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Self harm, and Toxic relationship

elenatamsen's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, Body shaming, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Cultural appropriation, and Emotional abuse

shanhorsey's review against another edition

funny informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Suicide, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence