Zealot

Name: Zealot
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780733640506
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A book about cults

By Jo Thornely

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Zealot by Jo Thornely delves into the world of notorious cults and the perplexing figures who lead them. Through a mix of insightful analysis and engaging narratives, the book explores how charismatic leaders influence and manipulate their followers. It combines intriguing true crime elements with psychological insights, offering readers a thought-provoking experience in understanding devout fanaticism.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by real-life cults and the gripping stories behind their infamous leaders. You might enjoy how the author delves into these intriguing histories with a mixture of dark humour and thorough research, making it perfect for fans of true crime and suspenseful storytelling.

Zealot

Based on the popular Australian podcast ZEALOT, this is a comprehensive look at cults around the world and why people are drawn to them.

Description

A smart, daring and refreshing book - Weekend Australian

Deliciously sinister - Herald Sun

Why would anyone join a cult?

Maybe they're unhappy with their current religion, or they want to change the world, or they're disappointed with their lives and want to find something bigger or holier that makes sense of this confusing, chaotic and dangerous world. Or maybe they just want to give themselves the best possible chance of having sex with aliens.

Whatever the reason, once people are in, it's usually very difficult for them to leave. Cults have ways of making their followers do loopy, dangerous stuff to prove their loyalty, and in return they get a chance to feel secure within the cult's embrace, with an added bonus of being utterly terrified of the outside world.

From the tragic Jonestown Kool-Aid drinkers to the Australian cult The Family to the fiery Waco climax of The Branch Davidians, this book is a wide-sweeping look at cults around the world, from the host of the popular podcast Zealot.

A piss-taker of rare boldness - Weekend Australian

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Zealot by Jo Thornely is praised for its lively and intelligent prose. The book offers a refreshing take, likened to letting daylight into a vampire's coffin, and utilises a witty, irreverent humour while aiming to provoke critical thinking. It's described as freakily entertaining, particularly in how it addresses the allure and dangers of cults.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733640506

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 304

Collections

Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction Jo Thornely Religion & Spirituality True Crime

About the Author

Jo Thornely has been writing opinion pieces, articles and recaps for over ten years, featuring in and on Marie Claire, news.com.au, Yahoo7, The Women's Weekly, King's Tribune, The Punch and Madison, plus voice-over scripts for television and digital projects, pieces for Women Of Letters, Confession Booth and Erotic Fan Fiction, and co-writing Charlotte Dawson's Air Kiss and Tell: Memoirs of a Blow-Up Doll. She is obsessed with cults.