{"product_id":"gaslighting-for-god-a-satirical-guide-to-save-yourself-from-spiritual-narcissists-9781957687704","title":"Gaslighting for God: A Satirical Guide to Save Yourself from Spiritual Narcissists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A deep and sharply insightful commentary on narcissistic leadership, including valuable and practical ways to spot a predator in pastoral clothing.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e-Tia Levings, author of the \u003cem\u003eNYT \u003c\/em\u003eBestselling \u003cem\u003eA Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world full of uncertainty, self-styled spiritual saviors are out hawking salvation like it's the latest TikTok trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter \u003cem\u003eGaslighting for God\u003c\/em\u003e, Becky Garrison's razor-sharp unmasking of the unfortunate narcissism underneath so much American spirituality. With a court jester's wit, Garrison reveals the tactics of gurus who weaponize faith to build empires, whether it's playing out in a megachurch, a progressive space, or a supposedly transformational wellness community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on decades of reporting, insightful commentary, and offering entertaining lists and images, Garrison arms readers with the mindset to spot the spiritual con, whether from self-promoters basking in the spotlight or those quietly operating under the radar. She details the narcissistic personality traits, the narrative rewriting, the power imbalances, and the divine exceptionalism that are the classic markers of subtle spiritual manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't just a takedown. With humor and grounded hope, Garrison charts a path for disentangling from toxic dynamics and finding healthier spiritual spaces. Equal parts exposé and survival manual, \u003cem\u003eGaslighting for God\u003c\/em\u003e trains readers to trust their instincts, sidestep the snake oil, and reclaim a faith, or nonfaith, built on authenticity rather than charisma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarrison, Becky:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - As a religious satirist, Becky Garrison served as Senior Contributing Editor for The Wittenburg Door from 1994 to 2008, and has been on its board of directors since its relaunch in 2021. She's the author of nine books, including Jesus Died for This? A Satirist's Search for the Risen Christ and Distilled in Washington: A History. Also, she co-edited a book of love letters penned by partners of trans folks to their loved ones, as well as contributing chapters to about a dozen other books. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she covers the region's craft culture, including cider, beer, wine, spirits, cannabis\/CBD, psychedelics, and the regional festival scene. Follow Becky on Substack here.","brand":"Lake Drive Books, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985469112594,"sku":"9781957687704","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b43ec6d0-80e7-4fc0-be1c-e6ec1ec37b89.jpg?v=1769536716","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gaslighting-for-god-a-satirical-guide-to-save-yourself-from-spiritual-narcissists-9781957687704","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}