{"product_id":"the-culting-of-america-what-makes-a-cult-and-why-we-love-them-9781955671828","title":"The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult and Why We Love Them","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eYou're probably in a cult. You just don't know it yet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Culting of America\u003c\/i\u003e, cult survivor, military veteran, and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUncultured\u003c\/i\u003e, Daniella Mestyanek Young delivers a gripping investigation into the hidden structures of power and control that shape our lives. Raised in the notorious sex cult the Children of God, Daniella escaped to America as a teenager--only to find herself drawn into another high-control institution: the U.S. Army. Years later, as a Harvard-trained expert in organizational psychology, she began asking a radical question: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat if we're all in cults?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending personal narrative, cultural critique, and deep research, Young--together with award-winning author Amy Reed--introduces the cultiness spectrum: a ten-part framework for identifying how coercive group behavior shows up in spaces we trust, from extremist sects to corporate offices, political movements, social media communities, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll never look at group loyalty the same way again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the glamorized world of Playboy to the mission-driven violence of the military, from wellness culture to partisan politics, \u003ci\u003eThe Culting of America\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how cultish dynamics aren't just surviving in modern life--they're thriving. And they're often hiding in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith sharp analysis, wit, and unflinching honesty, \u003ci\u003eThe Culting of America\u003c\/i\u003e is both a warning and a guide. It's for anyone who's ever felt trapped in a group they believed in, who's started to question the cost of belonging, or who's ready to reclaim their autonomy without giving up connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBecause the question isn't \"Am I in a cult?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eIt's \"What cults am I already in--and what will it cost to leave?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDaniella Mestyanek Young\u003c\/b\u003e is a cult survivor, U.S. Army veteran, Harvard-trained organizational psychologist, and the author of two books about high-control groups--\u003ci\u003eUncultured\u003c\/i\u003e, her critically-acclaimed memoir, and \u003ci\u003eThe Culting of America.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe now lives in Maryland with her 10-year-old teenager (it's a vibe), a retired special operations helicopter pilot turned plant scientist, and a Republican dog. She spends most of her time trying to build groups that don't destroy people--and helping others figure out how to leave the ones that do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAmy Reed\u003c\/b\u003e is an editor and author best known for her award-winning young adult novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Nowhere Girls\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeautiful\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, where she talks to trees, edits nonfiction books, and is at work on her first novel for adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Otterpine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890702745874,"sku":"9781955671828","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c2d6106d-be9b-4bbe-9cea-782fc1b5dd9e.jpg?v=1768316035","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-culting-of-america-what-makes-a-cult-and-why-we-love-them-9781955671828","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}