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Escaping Fundamentalism... an Interview with Penworks (Part 1)

"In her award-winning book Undertow, Charlene Edge dissects her past as a long-time member of one of the largest fundamentalist cults in the United States, “The Way International.” Undertow is a demonstration of the dangers of fundamentalism and the destructive nature of cults. Through her personal story, Charlene Edge shows how a vulnerable person can be seduced into following an authoritarian leader and how difficult it can be to find a way out."

Read the rest of the interview at the link above. :wave:


 

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Thanks for the link, Rocky

Penworks, I thought your interview responses were perfect ! It comes across loud and clear when someone has done the detailed thinking process to describe such an experience. I look forward to part 2...and congrats on the Florida Authors and Publishers Association Award !!!!

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On 10/19/2017 at 9:00 AM, Rocky said:

Escaping Fundamentalism... an Interview with Penworks (Part 1)

"In her award-winning book Undertow, Charlene Edge dissects her past as a long-time member of one of the largest fundamentalist cults in the United States, “The Way International.” Undertow is a demonstration of the dangers of fundamentalism and the destructive nature of cults. Through her personal story, Charlene Edge shows how a vulnerable person can be seduced into following an authoritarian leader and how difficult it can be to find a way out."

Read the rest of the interview at the link above. :wave:


 

Rocky, thanks for the link!!

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For those readers who have not yet subscribed to Penworks's blog, part two of her interview is now up on the American Studies blog.

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After last week’s introduction to the seductive power of the fundamentalist cult “The Way International” and the practice of speaking in tongues, in this installment, readers will find out more about both Charlene Edge’s “faded scars” as well as memories of happier times while serving The Way...

 

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11 minutes ago, Grace Valerie Claire said:

Penworks, I know you have posted this information before, but please post it again.  How do we buy your book??  I really want to read it.  Christmas is just around the corner, and I want to buy it as a Christmas present.

https://www.amazon.com/Undertow-Escape-Fundamentalism-Control-International/dp/0997874708/ref=sr_1_1

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Thanks, Chockfull, for providing that link.

Undertow is also available at Barnes and Noble. Independent bookstores and public and university libraries can order it easily, too. The ISBN is 978-0-9978747-0-9.

NEWS UPDATE:   Part II of the American Studies blog interview is now published at http://blog.asjournal.org/escaping-fundamentalism-interview-charlene-l-edge-part-ii/

Cheers!

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2 hours ago, penworks said:

Thanks, Chockfull, for providing that link.

Undertow is also available at Barnes and Noble. Independent bookstores and public and university libraries can order it easily, too. The ISBN is 978-0-9978747-0-9.

NEWS UPDATE:   Part II of the American Studies blog interview is now published at http://blog.asjournal.org/escaping-fundamentalism-interview-charlene-l-edge-part-ii/

Cheers!

Chock, and Penworks, thanks for the information!!

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