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Free From Bondage

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In this day and age it is difficult to believe that there are still controlling organizations such as the Bruderhof who use religion and faith to mislead people into joining their ranks. I would highly recommend reading this book if you are fed up with today's society and thinking of joining the Bruderhof or another similar group. The people leading these groups are the opposite of everything they claim to be, to put it simply they are hypocrites. You will never get the true story of what it is like living in a commune until you read this book. I highly recommend it, it is a very moving and emotional story.

This book was written by a normal woman who got fed up with the Bruderhuf's lies and duplicity. As a result, it doesn't come across as very well-written, but is very useful for debunking claims that the Bruderhuf is just.

One can see from the Sales Rank that this book is not worth the paper it is printed on. Speaking to others who have experienced the same time as Nadine writes about once gets a completely different story. I feel sorry for every reader who purchased this book. There are better books available on the Bruderhof

Nadine Pleil writes of her experience growing up in the Bruderhof. She relates her experiences as a child, youth and parent in this group. I also grew up there and know of what she writes. I believe she has shown great insight into her experience. I recommend this book to anyone who is contemplating joining a group similar to that of the bruderhof.

The life experiences of Nadine is an absolutely must-read for every student of Christian communalism, especially prospective converts to any high-demand sect. Nadine lived the life and deserves to be heard. No doubt the Bruderhof/Arnoldleut will not be jumping up and down for joy, but the whole story needs to come out. Only when a thorough, totally unbiased examination of the Bruderhof organization is allowed will we ever know who and what they really are. That will happen eventually. In the meantime, books churned out by the Bruderhof itself and ex-Bruderhofers like Nadine will have to suffice. We need to hear both sides. It may be painful, but ultimately the real Truth will be known near and far, whatever that may be.

I suggest that in stead of purchasing this book, you purchase "Seeking Peace" by Johann Christoph Arnold. It would be a better use of precious time....

Evidently forbidden reading for Bruderhof associates, this book gives yet another angle on life in a "christian commune". For readers already intrigued with this peculiar social experiment Pleil's book is a must-read particularly because it seems to have touched a nerve with bruderhof leadership as will no doubt be reflected in other reviews appearing here.