S. C. K.

A well written look at mental illness, cult behavior, and its consequences.

Revisado: 04-25-25

The author’s fast-moving, honest, humble, and disturbing recounting of the nightmare which was her experience while growing up and as a young adult, is very upsetting, yet also enlightening. She shows the dysfunctional patterns of abusive, manipulative people. She also educates her audience about the permanent nature of mental illnesses and the necessity of treatment and/or intervention, both for their sake and the sake of those around them. Well written.

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Maddening, Brave, Excellent

Revisado: 12-20-24

I was nervous to read this because of the horrific event which created the need for it. But the honesty and integrity of the book, combined with many important and personal details, yet leaving out the gruesome details was much appreciated. Unbelievable…what these families suffered. So sorry for each of you.

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Somewhat helpful

Revisado: 11-29-24

Somewhat helpful. The book would have been helped by discussing doctrinal issues more, even if they stayed neutral.

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The spirit of humility of the author was very helpful

Revisado: 07-27-24

On a topic which is largely ignored by evangelicalism, the author speaks with authority, humility, and personal experience. It is difficult to be skeptical of such a ministry in light of such scholarship and true-life examples. I also listened to to 2-hour video panel discussion on the website of GCTS in which Percy Burns was one of the panel participants. It was excellent.

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Different cultures as experienced by immigrants

Revisado: 07-22-24

I liked learning about the different cultures of India, South Africa, Kenya, Canada, and the US, as experienced by the author and his family.

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This is an important critique of Christianity in the US

Revisado: 03-22-24

It was so refreshing to read someone else’s explanation of a problem I have seen, been a part of, experienced, and been liberated from myself. Every evangelical Christian needs to read this book. Period.

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Church hurt

Revisado: 02-25-24

This book is especially helpful for anyone who has been hurt by the church or individual Christians in or outside of the church. Beth has been there and shows us how God is still with us and cares.

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Interesting

Revisado: 02-07-24

Interesting. I liked getting a different perspective on the “clobber” passages and ways to translate/interpret from the Hebrew and Greek. I still feel as though there is no way of really knowing which side is right. I wasn’t crazy about the audio reader’s tone of voice which seemed combative at times. Overall, I will still recommend it.

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Life-saving information

Revisado: 02-01-24

Everyone should know that these types of people exist so as to have a greater chance of not having their lives ruined by one of them.

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Unsatisfactory ending

Revisado: 12-30-23

Tons of great description and a good storyline led up to a cryptic, disappointing ending.

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