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Molly Worthen, "Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump" (Random House, 2025)

New Books in Psychology

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Charisma and Crisis: The Evolution of Leadership in American History

This chapter explores the relationship between charismatic leaders and cultural upheavals in American history, from colonial times to modern day. It focuses on how societal changes, particularly during the 1960s and 70s, created fertile ground for figures like Catherine Kuhlman to emerge and redefine spirituality in America.

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