One of the most
overlooked books of this year is Ella James’ account of her teenage school
years while living at Centrepoint. Begun as a supposedly ‘religious and
spiritual community’ it became a place where sexual exploitation was rife.
As reviewer Rosie Manins
wrote in the Otago Daily Times: Surviving
Centrepoint is “a powerful example of the damage cult communities have caused.
“Almost more incredible than what
occurred within Centrepoint is the fact its young residents, including the
author, attended public schools and maintained double lives. They battled to
belong in two contrasting realities, and through omission protected those
responsible for their fear, confusion and shame.”
Surviving
Centrepoint is now released as an ebook in both Kindle
and Kobo formats
The Bookman rates Surviving Centrepoint an eye-opening
revelation about commune life as it really was. I was appalled, stunned even by
the author’s story.
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