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Don't Call It a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM
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They draw you in with the promise of empowerment, self-discovery, women helping women. The more secretive those connections are, the more exclusive you feel. Little did you know, you just joined a cult. Sex trafficking. Self-help coaching. Forced labor. Mentorship. Multilevel marketing. Gaslighting. Investigative journalist Sarah Berman explores the shocking practices of NXIVM, a cult run by Keith Raniere and many enablers. Through the accounts of central NXIVM figures, Berman uncovers how dozens of women seeking creative coaching and networking opportunities instead were blackmailed, literally branded, near-starved, and enslaved. Don't Call It a Cult is a riveting account of NXIVM's rise to power, its ability to evade prosecution for decades, and the investigation that finally revealed its dark secrets to the world.
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"Berman's book is full of stories ..."
"Not for the easily rattled, the author's engrossing reportage meticulously reveals the tumultuous rise and fall of NXIVM after numerous criminal indictments and prosecutions."
"Given the wide interest in this story, this is a strong addition to true crime shelves."
"This deep dive behind the headlines isn't to be missed."
"Berman demonstrates the tactics cults use to manipulate and control without casting judgment or blame on the victims."
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