Description
Discover the gripping true story of Sarah Edmondson in 'Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life.' This powerful memoir invites you into the harrowing world of NXIVM, a notorious cult masquerading as a personal development organization. Published by Chronicle Books, this brand new paperback spans 248 pages and offers an unflinching look into the manipulation and control that ensnared Sarah for over a decade. Readers will be captivated by Sarah's journey from a hopeful young actress in Vancouver to one of NXIVM's most devoted members, as she grapples with her loyalties and the chilling realities of the cult. Through her fearless determination, Sarah reveals the shocking details of her initiation into a secret sisterhood within NXIVM and the moment she chose to fight for her freedom. With personal photographs included, 'Scarred' not only sheds light on the inner workings of NXIVM but also serves as a testament to resilience and the human spirit. This memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in cult dynamics, personal empowerment, and transformative journeys. Join Sarah Edmondson in her unforgettable fight for truth and healing, and explore her invaluable lessons learned amidst the darkness.
Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life
By Edmondson, Sarah
With Gasbarre, Kristine
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 248
Publisher Chronicle Books
In 2005, Sarah Edmondson was a young actress getting her start in Vancouver and hungry for purpose. When NXIVM, a personal and professional development company, promised to provide the tools and insight to reach her potential and make an impact, Sarah was intrigued. She would go on to become one of the cult's most faithful (and effective) devotees. Over her twelve-year tenure, Sarah enrolled over 2,000 people and operated her own NXIVM center in Vancouver. Of course, things were not what they seemed. As Sarah progressed up NXIVM's "Stripe Path," questions kept coming up about the organisation's rules and practices. Why did the organisation prevent members from asking questions? Why did those who did ask questions promptly leave or disappear? These questions came to a head in 2017 when Sarah accepted an invitation from her best friend, Lauren Salzman, to join DOS, a "secret sisterhood" within NXIVM and headed to the headquarters in Albany for the initiation ceremony. Thanks to Sarah's fearlessness as she put her life on the line, that ceremony would mark the beginning of the end of NXIVM. In this tell-all memoir, complete with personal photographs, Sarah shares her true story from the moment she takes her first NXIVM seminar, revealing in-depth details of her time as a member, including what happened on that fateful night in Albany, and her harrowing fight to get out, help others, and heal.
Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult That Bound My Life
By Edmondson, Sarah
With Gasbarre, Kristine
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages 248
Publisher Chronicle Books
In 2005, Sarah Edmondson was a young actress getting her start in Vancouver and hungry for purpose. When NXIVM, a personal and professional development company, promised to provide the tools and insight to reach her potential and make an impact, Sarah was intrigued. She would go on to become one of the cult's most faithful (and effective) devotees. Over her twelve-year tenure, Sarah enrolled over 2,000 people and operated her own NXIVM center in Vancouver. Of course, things were not what they seemed. As Sarah progressed up NXIVM's "Stripe Path," questions kept coming up about the organisation's rules and practices. Why did the organisation prevent members from asking questions? Why did those who did ask questions promptly leave or disappear? These questions came to a head in 2017 when Sarah accepted an invitation from her best friend, Lauren Salzman, to join DOS, a "secret sisterhood" within NXIVM and headed to the headquarters in Albany for the initiation ceremony. Thanks to Sarah's fearlessness as she put her life on the line, that ceremony would mark the beginning of the end of NXIVM. In this tell-all memoir, complete with personal photographs, Sarah shares her true story from the moment she takes her first NXIVM seminar, revealing in-depth details of her time as a member, including what happened on that fateful night in Albany, and her harrowing fight to get out, help others, and heal.