
Cult Insanity
A Memoir of Polygamy, Prophets, and Blood Atonement
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Narrated by:
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Laural Merlington
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By:
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Irene Spencer
In Cult Insanity, Spencer reveals the outrageous behavior of her brother-in-law Ervil---a self-proclaimed prophet who determined he was called to set the house of God in order---and how he terrorized their colony. Claiming to be God's avenger and to have a license to kill in the name of God, Ervil ordered the murders of friends and family members, eliminating all those who challenged his authority. Cult Insanity is a riveting, terrifying memoir of polygamist life under the tyranny of a madman.
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True Believers?
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I don’t think I’ll ever understand the mind of those who come out of cults and talk about all of the horrible and sometimes illegal things they’ve done; especially religious cults. Even Irene Spencer used a narrative device to make you feel like Joel and Verlan were good guys. Spoiler they weren’t. Did anyone else find it funny that evil is in Ervil’s name? Just me. Ah well, sometimes I do have an inappropriate sense of humor. Helps me cope with our ridiculous world.
Quick question at large: If “thou shalt not worship false idols” what the heck happens to those who are claiming to be the false idols? I wondered that for a good portion of the book and have a feeling that without deep diving into religion, I’ll never know. Also, odds are there’s a different answer depending on the religion you’re consulting. *Note I know there’s a whole thing in the Bible saying you’ll be punished basically down through family lineage. Do we think that’s why so many LeBarons died or can we hold them accountable to their own actions?
If you’re interested in cults, I would recommend Cult Insanity with a caveat. Don’t let it be your first cult book. Maybe start elsewhere.
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I didn't think this sequel was quite as enticing as the first but I would highly recommend them both! Irene seems to be an amazing lady that has conquered and acquired much throughout her life and her story needs to be shared. This series really opened my eyes to Polygamy. I am LDS and these books gave me an interesting perspective as to how their religion differed from ours and I am so glad that I read them!A must read!
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What made the experience of listening to Cult Insanity the most enjoyable?
I enjoyed the narration. Listened to her read the first book & I enjoyed her voice & inflexion in reading. It never ceases to amaze me that perfectly "sane" people could believe in this movement & follow these prophets & beliefs.What does Laural Merlington bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I can listen much easier than reading (when I fall asleep).Not as goon as Shatter Dreams, but still good!
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Buckle up or find something else
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The narrator pronounced Moroni, Deseret News and Zion incorrectly, there may have been some others but it distracted from the reading.
The utter chaos
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A book too far!
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