Combatting Cult Mind Control: Amazon.ca: Steven Hassan: Books

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USA Today

Steve Hassan is uniquely qualified to speak on dangerous cults.

The Lancet, Journal of the British Medical Association

Well worth reading, particularly by those professionals involved with students.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reviews that speak, Jun 19 2004

By	D. M. Straker "Dave" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Isn't it interesting. Reviews of this book either seem to get one star or lots. One might be forgiven for wondering whether the one-stars are in cults...

Personally, I'm just interesting in persuasion (my site is at changeminds.org) and found the book a surprisingly even-handed and mature text. Given that Hassan has been through the mill himself, he might be forgiven for being hateful towards cults. All I saw was compassion to those who have been harmed.

For the cults (strange word, anyway), he does take pains to point out that they are very varied and that many people are not harmed by many groups that could be called cultish in at least some way. The most harm happens, it seems, is when the vulerable meet the Machiavellian.

The book is also very interesting when used in the context of normal society and organizational groups.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible "book" written by an angered 2yr old., Jun 10 2004

By	Jim Thompson (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

If your going to by this book I suggest first paying a friend $12 to have him sit there and lie & complain to you for 4 hours. You'll receive the same entertainment, Steven Hassan is a child, this book should have included finger paints and connect-the-dots chapter.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Negative book!!! What happened to Tolerence?, May 13 2004

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I wouldn't hold stalk on anything book suggesting that A.A. is a cult.But i mean really, what about tolerence? Whats with the fear spreading? Can't we all just get along?

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book was not very well thought out
The book reads as one big whinny excuse as to why the author did some things he's not proud of. Now he says he's some kind of expert. Read it if you want to i guess.

Published on May 13 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Difinitive Book on Tactics Destructive Cults Use
If you or anyone you know has ever been in a cult or the victom of mind control, then buy this book now. Read more

Published on Feb 19 2004 by jcwhite44

5.0 out of 5 stars Entering and Leaving Destructive Cults
Steven Hassan was recruited from college into the Unification Church ('the Moonies'). Mr. Hassan was a Moonie for over two years, during which time he rose from recruit to... Read more

Published on Jul 3 2003 by Richard Ballard

5.0 out of 5 stars Your mind is the prime target...
I've read this book again and again and I can say that it is clear and to the point. If there's someone claiming to be god and/or his agent on earth, beware and ask yourself: what... Read more

Published on Dec 20 2002