"A delightfully written narrative tapestry." - Dr. Larry Shinn Read excerpts click here.

"This memoir, now in paperback with a new preface, is an important insider critique of a disturbing era in ISKCON's history." - Publisher's Weekly, March 2001 Essential Index Resources for people who are thinking about leaving a group that might be a cult. Or, people who have a loved one involved in a cult. Letter to a Woman who Lost Her Friend to a Cult, by Nori Muster, March 2002. Abuse Symptoms, by Nori (this page consistently gets the most traffic of any page at this site) Writings of Steven J. Gelberg Gelberg, a former BBT staff writer, speaks truth to power about why he left ISKCON. Former children of ISKCON tell their side of the story Ten Points to Develop Healthy Personal Boundaries and a short explanation of what it means to be honest. Do you need a guru? Click here for contrary views. Marcia Rudin's 14 Common Characteristics of a Cult A Cult Survivor's Handbook: How to Live in the Material World Again, by Nori Muster, c. 2000 (Now available as a paperback for $19, includes shipping.) Full Index More in-depth information, essays, books, and links. Betrayal of the Spirit book reviews and information Hare Krishnas - general information Women's Place in the Hare Krishna Movement Coercive Organizations - general information ISKCON as an Addictive Organization Myth and Themes of Ex-Membership Hare Krishna Link Pages The Cult Information Link Page Interview with Nori about the Nature of Coercive Organizations Contact Nori Muster