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Uncultured
A Memoir of Cults, War, and Belonging
Book • 2022
Uncultured is a memoir by Daniella Mestyanek Young that recounts her experiences growing up in the Children of God cult and later serving in the US military.
The book draws striking parallels between the controlling structures and manipulative tactics employed by both organizations.
Young's narrative explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the complexities of navigating deeply ingrained systems of control.
It offers a powerful account of survival and the long journey toward healing and self-discovery.
The book has received critical acclaim for its unflinching honesty and its insightful exploration of cult dynamics and the lasting impact of trauma.
The book draws striking parallels between the controlling structures and manipulative tactics employed by both organizations.
Young's narrative explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the complexities of navigating deeply ingrained systems of control.
It offers a powerful account of survival and the long journey toward healing and self-discovery.
The book has received critical acclaim for its unflinching honesty and its insightful exploration of cult dynamics and the lasting impact of trauma.
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as a really amazing book.


Spencer Greenberg

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Escaping a cult: physically, mentally, and emotionally (with Daniella Mestyanek Young)
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as the book where she shares her experiences growing up in a cult.

Daniella Mestyanek Young

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Episode 27 | The "Making" Money Myth
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as a memoir about growing up in the Children of God cult.


Jordan Harbinger

823: Daniella Mestyanek Young | How to Disengage from a Lifelong Cult
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as a memoir detailing the author's experiences in a sex cult and the US military.


Amy Shlosberg


Meghan Sacks

Daniella Mestyanek Young - part 2