The Horn Book Guide

RELIGION

Goodnough, David

Cult Awareness

64 pp. | Enslow | February, 2000 | Library ISBN 0-7660-1196-8 $$19.95

(4) YA Hot Issues series. Useful for report writers, this is a critical look at cults, which are often hard to distinguish from (and sometimes become) established religions. The insights into cults' lure--young adults are notoriously susceptible--would have been enhanced by testimony from former members and by advice on what to do if a friend is indoctrinated. Profiles of well-known cults are accompanied by photos of renowned leaders. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram