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This book is intended for those who want to understand the dissection, confusion and mindset of child growing up in a fundamental, evangelical cult.

"Cult Child" tells the real life story of author, Vennie Kocsis. At three years of age, she was taken by her mother into a violent cult, Sam Fife's Move of God. Written in first person voice, "Cult Child" is an in depth look at childhood near death experience from abuse, as well as the experience of growing up in two remote cult compounds.

"Poignant, gripping and ultimately triumphant, Vennie Kocsis' "Cult Child" will leave you inspired by the pure strength of will that children use to cope themselves through trauma. Her fortress is no bigger than the space between her ears; but through quiet internal resistance, Sila halts her opponents and outlasts their ten year siege." Dolon Hickmon, author of "13:24".

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June 26, 2014
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Vennie Kocsis (1969-Present) was born in Portsmouth, VA. She is an passionate supporter of cult abuse survivors and a strong activist against child abuse. Vennie's poetry collection, "Dusted Shelves", is available in both paperback and audio version. Vennie journal, "Becoming Gratitude", is a supportive tool helping trauma survivors. Vennie resides in the Pacific Northwest where she continues to write, blog and share her story of healing from religious child abuse. She also enjoy creating art and singing.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vennie Kocsis; 1st edition (June 26, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692235647
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692235645
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.9 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,254,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #779 in Religious Cults (Books)
- #1,081 in Christian Angelology & Demonology
- #1,347 in Child Abuse (Books)

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Vennie Kocsis (1969-Present) was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and grew up in a fundamentalist, end-times cult in America from 1973-1984. Her first book, "Cult Child," is a revealing description of a childhood growing up inside of one of America's most abusive cults, Sam Fife's Move of God.

Other books by Vennie: "Becoming Gratitude", "Dusted Shelves.

Audio: "Dusted Shelves" read by Vennie Kocsis, complete with scoring and sound effects.

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Would Greatly Benefit from an Editor

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020

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I find memoirs difficult to review, and this one especially so. I'm just going to put my thoughts out there, but know I'm critiquing the book and not the author.

I found this book difficult to read, not because of the expected dark content, but because of the spelling and grammatical errors, as well as awkward sentence structure. A good editor would make a world of difference in the reading experience.

While Kocsis provides a lot of detail on the abuse she suffered, primarily sexual, there's nothing here on the actual cult. What and when did they worship? How did they recruit? What did they believe? I still don't know because none of this is shared. Her life with these people, aside from the abuse, is vague at best.

The ending is abrupt, sort of like letting a bird out of a cage. One minute she's in the cult. The next minute she's not. End of book.

I truly feel for this woman. What she went through at the hands of her own mother, along with this cult, is difficult for most of us to comprehend. This book, though, isn't one I can recommend on the topic.

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Strong survivor..

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016

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As an abuse survivor I found sadness in my heart while reading Cult Child. I wanted to scream, "RUN!" I was on the edge of my seat when "Fran" arrived. The little girl's strong sense of self and survival are apparent and I believe that is why she was able to live through the abuses forced on her at the hands of the real demons, the cult leaders and abusers in her life.

I'm proud of the Author for rising up and I want to thank her for telling her story. She matters.

A special message to the little girl that the Author used to be.. from the little girl that I used to be:

~ The trees we relied on for those rare moments of peace may be gone from this earth,
so we shall let every tree we see remind us of our growth, our power, and our worth. ~

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No editing, typos

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020

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I really want to “like” this book, but so far the typographical errors and lack of editing have me struggling to understand what is going on. It’s very distracting to have to stop and attempt to piece together what the author is trying to say. Also, the story is all over the place and difficult to follow so far.

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P.67 “She feels gentle, thought, and seems to have taken a real liking to me.”
P.69 “It is afternoon and everyone from the farm is gathered together gravel driveway by the Tabernacle.”

I’m calling it quits on this one.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021

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This book is so heartbreaking to read and it took me several weeks to get through it. The abuse suffered is false teaching and misinterpretation of God and the Bible. Those poor innocent people who was brainwashed by evil leaders who were really tools by satan himself.

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Vennie Kocsis is a friend of mine. When we ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016

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Vennie Kocsis is a friend of mine. When we met as teenagers I had no idea what her life had been before moving to Tennessee. After reading her story I am proud to call her my friend even moreso. She had to go so far back into her mind and heart to unearth all the memories of the oppressive and abusive life inside Sam Fife's Move. I suggest this book to anyone trying to understand what child abuse does to the victim and what cults do to families and how as a world we have to light up all the shadows to expose the demons that are stealing the innocence of our children and breaking us all down to accept pedophilia as it is a cyclic scourge on humanity.

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See Dick run. See Jane run,

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016

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…from the black cloud of physical, sexual and emotional abuse from deranged, hypocritical adults that shaped her childhood. This is a powerful story that may trigger memories in many.

As I read, I wanted to take up this child in my arms and hug her and tell her everything was going to be OK. She would have known I was lying, but probably appreciated it at the moment. There were times when she was so desperately injured no one could touch her without inflicting pain. Other times, her soul was deeply wounded.

In spite of a childhood riddled with emotional and physical pain, Vennie Kocsis found healing. Now she courageously tells her story, familiar to too many people, with the passion of passing this example of healing onto others.

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A walk down memory lane

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2015

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This book was exactly what I needed to read. Vennie's ability to articulate the atrocities that young children endured at Ware will be extremely unnerving for most readers and a brutal reminder for those that shared her horror. I could not put this book down. At the end of the book, the photo of Frank Argento sent chills down my spine. He was my handler during my time at Ware.

It's one thing to write a great book. It's another to write a great book about your own life in a manner so compelling that the reader is captivated from the first page to the last picture.

Well done

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Lisa LaMarr

A child's perspective of living in a cult

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020

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Cult Child is a well deserved 5 star book that Ms. Kocsis wrote. I was on the edge of my seat in horror as to the truths she tells and how she survived. Her writing will capture and hold your attention as you gasp, laugh, cry, and continue to read every page until you reach the end. I highly recommended Cult Child to others, and I give her book as gifts. Everyone should know the truth about the Move of God Cult's lies, along with the horrific crimes against children they commit to date. You will be left asking, "Why are they escaping prosecution by the United States Attorney General?"

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Brian Grove

As a fellow Move Cult ex-member this rings so true

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2021

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I guess that I was lucky, I didn't meet 'the Move' until I was 17, a troubled teenager and moved into a body house in England (UK) at 18, before going to 'the Ridge' deliverance farm at Bowens Mill, under John Hinson. I spent more time there with my wife some years later, also visiting a family on the Alaskan Highway in British Colombia, Canada The elders were so dominant that the atmosphere of an individual place depended totally on them. I still cannot tolerate authoritarianism in Christianity and overreact to bullying of any kind, so I have had to leave all churches behind. I still suffer from depression and feel worthless.

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Thank you for your courage.

Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2014

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Sending you the biggest hug you can imagine. Your book is wonderful, you have given a voice to the children that have been raised in a cult by sharing your story. I related to your emotions and your fight to survive, I had tears streaming down my face as I read your experience. My mother joined "The Move" when I was eight, it was 1970, and we lived in Montreal at the time. I blame the move for my mother's death, as they told her that God would heal her when she developed breast cancer. The move tore my family apart, I was treated like the black sheep because I didn't want anything more to do with them after I turned eighteen. I could go on and on about my experiences, and the anger and sadness I still carry inside of me. I'm so glad you got away from them. I'm going to check out your web page, and I'm looking forward to when you release the sequel. Thank you for your courage.

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Bibiana Cecala

Thank You to a beautiful survivor!!!

Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016

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Vennie shares her amazing story of surviving childabuse/childsexualabuse in Cult Child, which tells a story of a young girl and her siblings that were taken to a Christian camp, and it is there that the horrendous expereinces started. The message the author shares is undoubtedly genuine and comes from a deep place. As I read the book, I couldn't put it down! There was a very interesting connection as I kept reading and am happy I kept reading! :) I am very much looking forward to her sequel!! I would recommend Cult Child to anyone who has suffered child abuse, that is looking for hope in someone else's experience. I love how Vennie describes her story, her use of words can be quite captivating! In support of this amazing Author, who is also quite the talented Poetess & Artist (aside of an exceptionally beautiful soul), I am happy to announce that I am a very satisfied happy customer! lol :) THANK YOU Vennie for adding your depth, colour & hope to those who need to come forward with their own stories. **There is no shame is letting someone know. The onus remains on those who have caused the hurt, not on the victim.** SURVIVORS UNITE!

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Jeff J. Orchard

Fascinating perspective on cult life

Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2019

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This book was an easy and interesting read, written in the voice of a young girl as she navigates the twisted, irrational, and abusive cult. Kocsis exposes the underbelly of a typical cult. I highly recommend this book!

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Educational.

Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2016

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A very good portrayal of the Sam Fife cults regime and how members were brainwashed.

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