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Out of the Cocoon: A Young Woman's Courageous Flight from the Grip of a Religious Cult (Paperback)

by Brenda Lee (Author)
Key Phrases: loving assistance, Jehovah's Witnesses, Kingdom Hall, Jesus Meeting (more...)
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At this very moment, there are millions of cult members world-wide. Do you think you could never become one of them? Think again. Brenda Lee has written a heart-wrenching, yet inspiring tale about her battle to escape from a religious cult after enduring decades of dysfunction and abuse. "Out of the Cocoon" is a remarkable story about how a single visit from two seemingly "nice" strangers nearly cost her everything, including her life. This story begins at the pinnacle of the author's desperation, by relaying a chilling fantasy she created when she was twelve years old. After accomplishing her grisly, murderous task within the security of a dream, she poses a disturbing question that sets the stage for the rest of her story: What could make a child so angry that she would fantasise about taking away the lives of the two people who gave her life?To understand Brenda's fragile emotional state, we have to go back to the beginning, when her childhood innocence reigned and unconditional love was abundant - when she didn't feel all alone in the world. In subsequent chapters, author Brenda Lee transports the reader back in time to relive the innocence of her childhood on a 100-year-old farm in rural Pennsylvania, where her carefree days were filled by swinging from vines, raising farm animals as pets, romping through the forests with her cousins, and plunging from the hayloft.Once "The Friends" knock on the door, however, her childhood and innocence dramatically disappear. But Brenda Lee refuses to become a victim and, like a butterfly, she learns to change the world within her when her external world becomes unbearable. After surviving years of stifling oppression and isolation, Brenda emerges from her cocoon and struggles to take flight. As she tries to fit into society as a young adult, she learns some startling things about her family, this "wicked world", and herself. In time, she learns to forgive not only those who tormented her, but also the mother who disowned her.

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  • Paperback: 238 pages
  • Publisher: Robert D. Reed Publishers; illustrated edition edition (January 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1931741654
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931741651
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #173,193 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Courage to Leave a Cult, January 23, 2006
I have to admit that I'm not quite through with this book, but as a member of Jehovah's Witnesses for over four decades, I have to say that it was quite chilling reading Brenda's account of her childhood...because it could have been me writing the same thing. Many people are unaware of what Jehovah's Witnesses REALLY teach and how they enslave you once you are baptized, usually without complete information about this cult. Both my husband and myself and our two sons were able to break free from this cult...but even after 5 years of freedom, we are still feeling the effects of shunning and psychological damage.

I hope that by reading this well written account by Brenda, that those who may be contemplating joining Jehovah's Witnesses as a baptized member, will realize how deceptive and cruel this religion is. I applaud the author for coming forth and speaking for all of us who have been devastated by the unloving and UNCHRISTIAN actions of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Yeah...it's a good read!!

Catherine Laszewski
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36 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Do not be misled - the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses is evil and sinister, February 26, 2006
DO NOT BE FOOLED BY HOW NICE AND CARING JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES SEEM TO BE WHEN THEY KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR WITH A SMILE. I was raised as a JW and spent over two decades of my life in this hateful, negative cult that masquerades as "the only true religion". This religion/cult was forced upon me as a child with the usual JW parental tactics of guilt, fear, threats and coercion, under the guise of "we are Jehovah's happy people!" (What a joke). I had no choice in the matter, as it was made clear to me that my fellow JWs (the only social/emotional support circle I was permitted to have) would completely shun me and abandon me if I did not stay in the group. I finally found the courage and strength to walk away in disgust from this dangerous, high-control, mind-control cult, and started my life anew at the age of 26. I saw myself in Brenda Lee's book, and stayed up until the wee hours of the morning to read it. There were many parallel experiences that we both had. I feel much sadness regarding the people I used to know as witnesses, who are now raising their children to be prisoners of this cult, and thus continuing the dysfunctional, hateful cycle of servitude to the men of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. This organization is nothing more than a financially successful publishing company, who keep their membership tightly under their control by brainwashing them to believe that they have to remain in the religion, and loyal to the "faithful and discreet slave", in order to be approved by God. As Brenda Lee relates, and the rest of us who have escaped can attest to, JW parents have been brainwashed to choose loyalty to their warped, twisted religion, over loyalty to their own children and family members. This is not love, and this is not Christianity. The public at large needs to be made aware of how truly dangerous this cult is. They are not "just another religion". Do not allow them to destroy your family, as they have destroyed countless other lives and families. Read Brenda Lee's book and find out for yourself how sinister, evil and sick this religion really is.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cult is as Cult Does, July 2, 2006
In a simple conversational style, Brenda Lee describes finding inner strength and determination, despite being surrounded by 'loving' forces that would reign her in.

She does not provide details of the Jehovah's Witness organization nor go into depth about the J.W. theology.

Brenda's story describes the painful walk made by children raised in cult mentality. With compassion and humor (self generating orgasms while sitting for hours in church), she shows how anyone could be susceptible to a totalitarian doctrine, with subsequently fractured intimate relationships.

Brenda deserves praise for coming forth with her story. Others raised in high demand organizations will appreciate validation for their isolating experience.

Educators, social workers and medical providers would benefit from this childhood story. Children such as Brenda are in our communities. They deserve to be recognized and assisted.

Congratulations, Brenda, for creating your life and sharing your lessons!
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