The short version
Steven Hassan's guide to identifying and recovering from destructive cult influence.
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Combating Cult Mind Control
Steven Hassan's guide to identifying and recovering from destructive cult influence.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-24
Last seen:2026-08-24
Times seen:1
Website:freedomofmind.com
Why it caught our attention
A knowledgeable reader called it the first book to read on cults, full stop.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-24
“The single most glaring omission is the absence of "Combating Cult Mind Control" by Steven Hassan. This is the first book to read or listen to about cults, full stop.”
peteforde · recommendation
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