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Uncultured: A Memoir

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“A painful and propulsive memoir delivered in the honest tones of a woman who didn’t always think she’d live to tell her story.” —The New York Times

A Buzzfeed Best Book of September

In the vein of Educated and The Glass Castle, Daniella Mestyanek Young’s Uncultured is more than a memoir about an exceptional upbringing, but about a woman who, no matter the lack of tools given to her, is determined to overcome. Behind the tall, foreboding gates of a commune in Brazil, Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult The Children of God, also known as The Family, as the daughter of high-ranking members. Her great-grandmother donated land for one of The Family’s first communes in Texas. Her mother, at thirteen, was forced to marry the leader and served as his secretary for many years. Beholden to The Family’s strict rules, Daniella suffers physical, emotional, and sexual abuse—masked as godly discipline and divine love—and is forbidden from getting a traditional education.

At fifteen years old, fed up with The Family and determined to build a better and freer life for herself, Daniella escapes to Texas. There, she bravely enrolls herself in high school and excels, later graduating as valedictorian of her college class, then electing to join the military to begin a career as an intelligence officer, where she believes she will finally belong. But she soon learns that her new world—surrounded by men on the sands of Afghanistan—looks remarkably similar to the one she desperately tried to leave behind.

Told in a beautiful, propulsive voice and with clear-eyed honesty, Uncultured explores the dangers unleashed when harmful group mentality goes unrecognized, and is emblematic of the many ways women have to contort themselves to survive.

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Are you ready to be captivated by a powerful and inspiring story? Look no further than "Uncultured: A Memoir" by Daniella Mestyanek Young. This memoir is a gripping account of a woman's journey through a religious cult, filled with pain, determination, and ultimately triumph. From The New York Times bestselling author, this book has been hailed as a must-read, alongside other compelling memoirs like "Educated" and "The Glass Castle".

Step into the world of Daniella Mestyanek Young as she shares her extraordinary upbringing in the religious cult known as The Children of God, or The Family. Raised behind foreboding gates in a commune in Brazil, Daniella faced unimaginable challenges. The abuse she endured, both physical and emotional, masked as godly discipline and divine love, is heartbreaking to read. And yet, amidst the despair, there is a glimmer of hope.

Determined to rise above her circumstances, Daniella escapes the clutches of The Family at the age of fifteen and embarks on a quest for freedom and education. Witness her bravery as she enrolls herself in high school, excels academically, and becomes the valedictorian of her college class. But her newly found world, including her career as an intelligence officer, presents its own set of challenges, ones that resemble the very oppression she fought so hard to leave behind.

With a powerful and propulsive voice, Daniella Mestyanek Young lays bare the dangers of group mentality and the resilience of the human spirit. "Uncultured" is a testament to the strength and determination of women, shedding light on the many sacrifices they make to survive in a world that often doesn't recognize their struggles.

Don't miss out on this remarkable memoir that will leave you inspired and moved. Experience Daniella's story for yourself and discover the resolve that lies within. Click here to get your copy of "Uncultured: A Memoir" today and embark on a journey you won't soon forget.

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