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4.25
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Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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Moderate: Homophobia and Rape
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Thanks to Harper Books for the free advance copy of this book.
- HERETIC is part memoir, part examination of how evangelical culture and beliefs have impacted every part of American life.
- I didn't grow up in a specifically evangelical church, but having been a teenager in church/America in the 1990s-2000s, all this stuff was simply in the air, and reading this book felt both enlightening and cathartic.
- I also appreciated that this book touched on how hard it can be to find community outside churches in this country, and Kadlec's search for both welcoming congregations and secular fellowship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol