Captive Hearts, Captive Minds: Freedom and Recovery from Cults and Abusive Relationships, by Madeleine Landau Tobias & Janja Lalich
(Hunter House USA, 1994) "Former cult members suffer from fear, depression, confusion, low self-esteem, and post traumatic stress, whether they were in a group or in a one-to-one abusive relationship. 'Captive hearts, Captive minds' provides the hands-on help they need to recover from manipulation and mind control". Available from AFF (941) 514-3081

Churches that Abuse and
Healing from Churches that Abuse, by Ronald M. Enroth
Help for those hurt by legalism, authoritarian leadership, manipulation, excessive discipline, and spiritual intimidation. Available from AFF (941)514-3081

Combatting Cult Mind Control, by Steven Hassan
Spells out the details of the complicated yet understandable process of helping free a human being from the bondage of mental manipulation. Available from AFF (941) 514-3081

Crazy Therapies: What Are They? Do They Work? by Margaret Thaler Singer and Janja Lalich.
A startling--and often downright amusing--expose of the alternative philosophies and practices that can be found in today's psychotherapeutic marketplace. Available from AFF (941)514-3081

Cult Encounter and An International Story of Exit Counseling by Helen and Rick Larsen ISBN 0 646 31154 9 (1997) Available from RCS Books, PO Box 90, North Beach 6020 Australia

Cults in Our Midst, by Margaret Thaler Singer with Janja Lalich
Available from AFF (941) 514-3081

Cults: What Parents Should Know, by Joan Ross & Dr Michael Langone
Available from AFF (941) 514-3081

Dangerous Persuaders, by Louise Samways
(Penguin Australia, 1994) An expose of gurus, personal development courses and cults, and how they operate in Australia.

Exit Counseling: A Family Intervention How To Respond to Cult-Affected Loved Ones, by Carol Giambalvo
Published by the American Family Foundation, the leading professional organization devoted to cultic studies, this important new book, with an introduction by Dr. Michael Langone, provides practical information for families concerned about a cult-involved relative. It describes the process of exit counseling, a voluntary approach to helping cultists makes informed decisions about their group affiliation. Exit counseling is the most effective alternative to the controversial process of deprogramming, which involves coercion.

Faith that Hurts, Faith that Heals, by Steven Afterburn & Jack Felton
Afterburn and Felton 1992

How We Know What Isn't So: The Fallibility of Human Reason in Everyday Life, by Thomas Gilovich, The Free Press, 1991 ISBN 0-02-911705-4
An investigation of how even highly educated people become convinced of the validity of questionable or demonstrably false beliefs about the world, and the unfortunate impact of these beliefs.

Influence: The New Psychology of Modern Persuasion, by Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D.
A landmark publication in furthering our understanding of the persuasion process.   Available from AFF (941) 514-3081

Recovery from Cults: Help for Victims of Psychological and Spiritual Abuse edited by Michael Langone, Ph. D.
A virtual handbook for mental health professionals. Available from AFF (941)514-3081

Recovery from Abusive Groups, by Wendy Ford 
Ms. Ford has taken the trauma and despair of exiting from a destructive cult and offered gentleness and encouragement in a way only someone who's been there can. Available from AFF (941) 514-3081

Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism, by R.J. Lifton, M.D.
A classic textbook and case study on victims of thought reform and the elements of thought reform programs. Available from AFF (941) 514-3081

The Child's Song: The Religious Abuse of Children, by Donald Capps
Westminster John Knox Press 1995

The Secret World of Cults, by Jean Ritchie
ISBN 0 207 16990 X Includes reports on The Children of God, The Unification Church (Moonies), ISKCON (Hare Krishna), the Mormons, Scientology, The London Church of Christ, Rajneesh, Jehovah's Witnesses, Therapy cults, New age cults, Satanism

The Verbally Abusive Relationship and
Verbal Abusive Survivors Speak Out on Relationship and Recovery, by Patricia Evans
Bob Adams, Inc Publishers 1992/1993

TM and cult mania by Michael A. Persinger, Normand J. Carrey & Lynn A. Suess. Describes and explains the psychological techniques and the commercial tricks by which cult mania can be induced. Available from TM-ex (215) 467-4939

Trauma and Recovery: The aftermath of violence - from domestic abuse to political terror, by Judith Lewis Herman, M.D.
BasicBooks (HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. 1992

Toxic Faith: Understanding and Overcoming Religious Addiction, by Jack Felton & Stephen Aterburn

Without Conscience: the disturbing world of psychopaths among us. by Dr. Robert D. Hare. If you want to know what makes cult leaders tick, this is a must read. Pocket Books, Simon & Schuster, NY, 1993

BOOKS ABOUT THE BOSTON CHURCH OF CHRIST/BOSTON MOVEMENT
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The Boston Movement: Critical Perspectives of the International Churches of Christ, edited by Carol Giambalvo and Herbert Rosedale 
ISBN 0-931337-08-9   Contains a history of the movement, "The Boston Church of Christ at Boston University, personal accounts of former members and a parent of a current member, a chapter on exit counseling an individual from the movement, an examination of the movement in relation to thought reform criteria, Chapter 1 of Discipling Dilemma (a psychological study) and an analysis of a psychological study of the group's abuses. Available through AFF - (941)514-3081

Damaged Disciples: Casualties of Authoritarian Churches and the Shepherding Movement, by Ron & Vicki Burks
Available from Wellspring Retreat and Resource Center

The Discipling Dilemma, Ed. Flavil R. Yeakley
ISBN 0-89225-311-8 A study of the discipling movement amongst Churches of Christ. (currently out of print) Chapter 2 of this book is included in The Boston Movement: Critical Perspectives on the International Churches of Christ (above)

Discipling Ministries: An Inside Look, by Danny Dixon                   
ISBN 0-89225-307-X  A look at the errors of legalism in the discipling ministries. Available through Gospel Advocate (800) 251-8446

The Discipling Movement, by Maurice Barnett                                       
A study of the Neo-Crossroads Philosophy among churches of Christ                                   

Regaining Faith After Boston: An Insider's View, Sharen Meyers      ISBN 1-56794-119-2  A look at how one recovers their faith in God after walking away from the Boston Movement. Available from Star Bible Publications, 800-433-7507