Media & Press
Links to recent Podcast Interviews:
A Little Bit Culty Part 1
A Little Bit Culty Part 2
IndoctriNation
Legacy of Abuse
Divorcing Religion
Editorial Reviews for “Born and Razed: Surviving the Cult was Only Half the Battle”
“…a stunning contribution to the growing recognition of the impact and trauma of growing up in a cult.” Janja Lalich, Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships
"Born and Razed is a haunting memoir ... shining a powerful spotlight on institutional spiritual abuse. It left me enraged—and in awe of her fight for justice and recovery that offers hope to countless others." — Anke Richter, author of Cult Trip: Inside the World of Coercion and Control
“Born and Razed is at once captivating and heartbreaking. Written with unwavering vulnerability, this book is an important expose on cultic abuse... A must read!” — Sarah Edmondson, author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life
"Beth Granger’s beautifully written, searingly honest and heartrending account ... is a must read." — Gillie Jenkinson, author of Walking Free from the Trauma of Coercive, Cultic and Spiritual Abuse: A Workbook for Recovery and Growth
"Anyone who loves the stories of women who have advocated for themselves and survived against impossible odds will want to read this powerful story." — Cait West, Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy
"It takes considerable courage to leave a cult, and even more to speak out about such an experience." — Rick Alan Ross, Cult Education Institute, author of Cults Inside Out: How People Get In and Can Get Out
"Beth Granger shows how much emotional damage a cult can cause, and how difficult it is to overcome the experience. You’ll cringe, cry, and cheer for Granger as you read her compelling story. I did." — Nori Muster, author of Betrayal of the Spirit: My life behind the headlines of the Hare Krishna Movement
"Beth Granger provides readers with an insightful and self-reflective journey into, then eventually out of, a debilitating cultic environment ..." — Stephen A. Kent, author of From Slogans to Mantras
"While the first chapters left my heart aching for her, the later chapters had me cheering. This well-written, explosive Canadian memoir will have you on the edge of your seat." — Janice Selbie, RPC, author of Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook
"This book is an excellent read for those looking to peel back the layers of cults in Canada." — Caitlin Erickson, public education advocate
"She offers hope that healing is possible—though it doesn’t always look like we would expect." — Erin Harrop, PhD, LICSW, eating disorders researcher, therapist, and advocate
“Born and Razed is a gripping and raw memoir ... an essential read for those seeking to understand the darker side of institutional authority and its lasting consequences." — Meg Appelgate, author of Becoming UNSILENCED: Surviving and Fighting the Troubled Teen Industry
"Granger bravely shares a heartrending survivor account of religious and institutional abuse, well-worth the witnessing." — Jessica Willis Fisher, author of Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice
"Beth Granger’s spirit was not broken. In fact, its vibrancy is woven into every page. This book is a triumph, and a must read." — Gerette Buglion, author of An Everyday Cult
"If you are lost in the pain and isolation of religious trauma and spiritual abuse, this book will remind you that you're not alone." — Rebekah Monroe, co-founder of North American Research Collective — Religious Trauma
"You’ll cringe, cry, and cheer for Granger as you read her compelling story. I did." — Charlene L. Edge, Undertow: My Escape from the Fundamentalism and Cult Control of The Way International
