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'Both inspiring and disturbing, Sex Cult Nun unravels Jones' complicated upbringing, the trauma she endured as a result and her eventual path to liberation.' TIME

'A moving story about family, courage, religious oppression, and more, and readers will have their heads spinning.' SHONDALAND

'Her gripping memoir-like Educated-takes you inside a…

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

I enjoyed immersing myself in the world of a cult family where sexual practices that are objectionable to much of mainstream society are considered normal within this family. It’s interesting to see how members of a cult who are isolated from the outside world go through their lives as if nothing is wrong.

The world in the cult is their whole worldview. Plus, I found myself having much sympathy for the author who bravely shared her life experiences.

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