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Behind The Dress: One woman's life in a religious cult and the healing that came later

Name: Behind The Dress: One woman's life in a religious cult and the healing that came later
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Book Synopsis: A patriarchal, fundamentalist and abusive cult that was hidden in plain sight. The Amazon Prime docuseries, Shiny Happy People, tells the student's stories of abuse, control and brainwashing that took place in The ATI cult. This is a mother's story of what she lived and the rules she lived by until, thankfully she found herself out of the cult but unable to live in the world like a 'normal' person. Have you known someone who was in a cult? Do you think you know your neighbors pretty well? You really don't know what's going on behind the smile, the dress and the doors of the house down the street. This is the story of a Canadian woman who was in the Advanced Training Institute, run by Bill Gothard, for fourteen years. The amazing thing is that she never knew she was in a cult until several years after she was out. That's what happened to Christine in 2014. She has spent the past nine years trying to deprogram and change the way she sees the world. The Advanced Training Institute had all the hallmarks of a cult, it even fit Bill Gothard's definition of a cult, but Christine and her family believed they were God's cream of the crop. Join her as she navigates the cult, goes through a divorce, finds out she was in a cult and subsequently has to unlearn all she believed to be true. Interestingly, this is the same cult the Duggar family of 19 Kids and counting is a part of. Written with humor and candor, her story is both heart wrenching and humorous at the same time. Book club discussion questions are included at the end of the book.

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Discover the shocking truth hidden behind closed doors in Behind The Dress: One woman's life in a religious cult and the healing that came later. This captivating book reveals the dark secrets of a patriarchal, fundamentalist, and abusive cult that operated right under our noses. Dive into the eye-opening world of The ATI cult, as documented in the Amazon Prime series, Shiny Happy People, and witness the harrowing tales of abuse, control, and brainwashing endured by its members.

Prepare to be amazed as you follow the incredible journey of Christine, a Canadian woman who spent fourteen years in the clutches of The Advanced Training Institute, overseen by the notorious Bill Gothard. Unbeknownst to her, she was living in a cult until years after her escape. Her compelling story unravels the twisted web of beliefs and rules she once adhered to, giving you a chilling glimpse into the hidden realities of seemingly ordinary lives.

Think you know your neighbors? Think again. With Behind The Dress, Christine exposes the facade of normality that conceals the darkness lurking in the houses down the street. Join her as she unravels the mysteries of the cult, faces a challenging divorce, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery to break free from the chains of indoctrination.

Engross yourself in this gripping narrative that seamlessly blends heart-wrenching introspection with moments of humor and candor. Behind The Dress will make you question everything you thought you knew about the world around you. Are you ready to confront the hidden truth and embark on a transformative reading experience?

Click here to embark on this eye-opening journey.

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