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A review by pilicreads
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Amanda Montell has an absolute GEM here! i cannot overstate how much this book came at the PERFECT time, a time where I’ve been feeling lost and confused about my relationship to spirituality. Montell is witty, clear, thorough, and fun to read.
Montell brings wisdom, solace, compassion, and education to her readers and to the subjects she writes about.
My biggest takeaway from this book was much less about cults and language (though that is of course present) and much more about the joys and perils of seeking a sense of community, spirituality, and purpose.
The book can at times feel like a student trying to reach the word count, but usually Montell’s anecdotes bring a colorful, nuanced perspective to the varied topics she discusses. I do wish that some of her anecdotes (because there are MANY) were sometimes swapped out for more empirical research.
Consider me a #MontellGroupie! ;)
Montell brings wisdom, solace, compassion, and education to her readers and to the subjects she writes about.
My biggest takeaway from this book was much less about cults and language (though that is of course present) and much more about the joys and perils of seeking a sense of community, spirituality, and purpose.
The book can at times feel like a student trying to reach the word count, but usually Montell’s anecdotes bring a colorful, nuanced perspective to the varied topics she discusses. I do wish that some of her anecdotes (because there are MANY) were sometimes swapped out for more empirical research.
Consider me a #MontellGroupie! ;)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Suicide, and Murder