The Ultimate Religion
Hampered by her differences and lack of identity, Megan was lured into the embrace of a fundamentalist Christian group.
Attracted to the church because of her desire to know God and the warmth and inclusivity of the members, their promise of answers and healing, backed up by their deeper than usual knowledge of the bible, Megan experienced genuine miracles and love.
But alongside the religious fanaticism came the cunning, gradual introduction of social control, flagrant sexism and violence.
An engrossing read, inspired by real-life events, investigating topics such as abuse, terminal illness, sexuality and gender roles in relation to faith. A story of the making and breaking of convictions and loyalties and the quest for actual truth.
Quoting biblical scriptures to illuminate the characters’ mindsets, this book will resonate powerfully with those who have experience of such 'churches' or who wish to understand the mentality of people who lead and join such organisations.
Listen, this book is NOT a brilliantly crafted telling of a girl taken in by a cult and then finding the truth. This book is EXHAUSTING to read. I've read better-written facebook status' about religion. The story is a sloooow assss burn which never burns. It's a simmer. And maybe for people who didn't grow up with this shit, it's fascinating to learn about her descent into the sexist judgmental fundamentalist Christian lifestyle but it was not for me. It was dull. STOP MAKING ME READ THE BIBLE
A miscegenation of beliefs and realities British author Gillian Dance studied English Literature and Linguistics and works from home as a copy editor and ghostwriter. THE ULTIMATE RELIGION is her debut novel. She lives in Devon, England. Though the public is aware of isolated cult religions such as Jim Jones People Temple and the Kool-Aid suicides of 918 people in Guyana in 1978, few other religious cults have gained such notoriety. Author Gillian Dance offers a story told in the first person so
Megans harsh upbringing in and out of foster care set in the UK made her a difficult child to associate with. The other children fought with her and she with them. Its the order of foster care that no one truly feels loved and accepted. Abused and shamed even by her own sister, Tessa. The dynamic between the sisters distant yet protective. They helped each other from personal demons and personality traits that came from their parents (genes) or by the way the sisters were forced to grow up. But
The Ultimate Religion is a brilliantly crafted story that is inspired by real life. The book explores the Bible and Christianity in depth. The author talks about church, its leaders, and the people who join such organizations. The book covers themes such as illness, abuse, religion, and miracles.The main character, Megan, experiences a turbulent childhood but has a religious experience at a young age. She finds herself at the center of two worlds with real miracles and love on one side and
Gillian Dance is the author of The Ultimate Religion, as well as various short stories, and is currently working on her second novel. Gillian studied English Literature and Linguistics and works from home as a copy editor and ghostwriter.Gillian's hobbit-hole is in Devon, England, which she shares with her husband and various pets. As well as writing, she reads voraciously, loves philosophy, and
Megans harsh upbringing in and out of foster care set in the UK made her a difficult child to associate with. The other children fought with her and she with them. Its the order of foster care that no one truly feels loved and accepted. Abused and shamed even by her own sister, Tessa. The dynamic between the sisters distant yet protective. They helped each other from personal demons and personality traits that came from their parents (genes) or by the way the sisters were forced to grow up. But
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Title | : | The Ultimate Religion |
Author | : | Gillian Dance |
Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 319 pages |
Published | : | July 1st 2019 by Describe Write |
Categories | : | Drama |
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Megan grew up in care and suffered all kinds of abuse, then struggled in adulthood to build a normal lifeHampered by her differences and lack of identity, Megan was lured into the embrace of a fundamentalist Christian group.
Attracted to the church because of her desire to know God and the warmth and inclusivity of the members, their promise of answers and healing, backed up by their deeper than usual knowledge of the bible, Megan experienced genuine miracles and love.
But alongside the religious fanaticism came the cunning, gradual introduction of social control, flagrant sexism and violence.
An engrossing read, inspired by real-life events, investigating topics such as abuse, terminal illness, sexuality and gender roles in relation to faith. A story of the making and breaking of convictions and loyalties and the quest for actual truth.
Quoting biblical scriptures to illuminate the characters’ mindsets, this book will resonate powerfully with those who have experience of such 'churches' or who wish to understand the mentality of people who lead and join such organisations.
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Listen, this book is NOT a brilliantly crafted telling of a girl taken in by a cult and then finding the truth. This book is EXHAUSTING to read. I've read better-written facebook status' about religion. The story is a sloooow assss burn which never burns. It's a simmer. And maybe for people who didn't grow up with this shit, it's fascinating to learn about her descent into the sexist judgmental fundamentalist Christian lifestyle but it was not for me. It was dull. STOP MAKING ME READ THE BIBLE
A miscegenation of beliefs and realities British author Gillian Dance studied English Literature and Linguistics and works from home as a copy editor and ghostwriter. THE ULTIMATE RELIGION is her debut novel. She lives in Devon, England. Though the public is aware of isolated cult religions such as Jim Jones People Temple and the Kool-Aid suicides of 918 people in Guyana in 1978, few other religious cults have gained such notoriety. Author Gillian Dance offers a story told in the first person so
Megans harsh upbringing in and out of foster care set in the UK made her a difficult child to associate with. The other children fought with her and she with them. Its the order of foster care that no one truly feels loved and accepted. Abused and shamed even by her own sister, Tessa. The dynamic between the sisters distant yet protective. They helped each other from personal demons and personality traits that came from their parents (genes) or by the way the sisters were forced to grow up. But
The Ultimate Religion is a brilliantly crafted story that is inspired by real life. The book explores the Bible and Christianity in depth. The author talks about church, its leaders, and the people who join such organizations. The book covers themes such as illness, abuse, religion, and miracles.The main character, Megan, experiences a turbulent childhood but has a religious experience at a young age. She finds herself at the center of two worlds with real miracles and love on one side and
Gillian Dance is the author of The Ultimate Religion, as well as various short stories, and is currently working on her second novel. Gillian studied English Literature and Linguistics and works from home as a copy editor and ghostwriter.Gillian's hobbit-hole is in Devon, England, which she shares with her husband and various pets. As well as writing, she reads voraciously, loves philosophy, and
Megans harsh upbringing in and out of foster care set in the UK made her a difficult child to associate with. The other children fought with her and she with them. Its the order of foster care that no one truly feels loved and accepted. Abused and shamed even by her own sister, Tessa. The dynamic between the sisters distant yet protective. They helped each other from personal demons and personality traits that came from their parents (genes) or by the way the sisters were forced to grow up. But
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