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In this riveting true story, Dana Baker describes her innocent entry into what she thought was a self-improvement organization to her abrupt exit from what was a harmful, mind-boggling institution.
The moment Dana enters “Duped Development,” readers will be intrigued with her story. You will be surprised…

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1 author picked Cult Deception as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Cult Deception is chilling and disturbing.

As I read this book, I thought about how so many people can be ensnared into a cult-like following or organization. Extreme conformity, ignoring your gut feelings, and being enamored by a charismatic person paves the way for cults.

The author used several stories and examples to back up her claims and described the characteristics of cults. This book shows how powerful and deceiving cults can be. It can happen to almost anyone, and cultish organizations are found in many places.

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