Luna Lindsey

In 2012, Mormon General Authority Marlin K. Jensen acknowledged that members are leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "in droves." Access to the internet is often credited and blamed for this mass exodus, where members learn about problematic doctrines and cover-ups of LDS history. Many are happy as Mormons. And many are not. Those who leave, and those doubters who stay, face struggles that few others can understand. Much of this suffering is caused by manipulative and controlling techniques pervasive throughout LDS doctrines and culture. Understanding these techniques will help recovering Mormons overcome the effects of belonging to a high-demand group. As a former Mormon, Luna Lindsey experienced this coercive persuasion firsthand. Recovering Agency presents years of research into social psychology and the science of cult dynamics, to describe 31 mind control techniques, alongside examples of their use in Mormon scripture, lessons, and from the pulpit. Even if you have never been Mormon, chances are that coercive influence techniques have been used to manipulate you at some point. Turn the pages and learn the answers to longstanding questions about this unique American religion and about the human mind.

Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control

Recovering Agency

Ana Cruz

Jina and Sandy survived the unthinkable. Now they've set up a secret order in Seattle to fight the impossible – fairytale creatures born of human nightmares. Their tools: iron, lore, science, glamour, and support groups. Without access to the ancient societies of faerie hunters, they must rediscover how to protect themselves.As a dreamer in a rock band, Jina unknowingly feeds the fae and attracts unseen enemies at every turn. Now, they're finally on the tail of a dark monster bent on evil. She is a dreamer, so she must follow her heart - but which way does it lead? Delve into this deeply developed world and meet beings who are simultaneously alien, elegant, and terrifying, living in a Seattle that is just a bit weirder than you think.

Luna Lindsey

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