You're Wrong About Quarantine Book Club: “Michelle Remembers” (Week 1)
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Mar 26, 2020 The podcast delves into the satanic panic and child abuse, exploring the controversial book 'Michelle Remembers' and its impact. It discusses the cultural context and influence of the book, skepticism towards the Vatican's investigation of child abuse, ethical problems with the book, weight difficulties, and the credibility and motives behind the book.
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Michelle Remembers: The Implausible Narrative
- Michelle Smith, a patient of Dr. Lawrence Pazder, recovered memories of satanic ritual abuse.
- Her memories included claims of physical alterations and supernatural healing, raising questions of plausibility.
Nonfiction Fact-Checking
- Nonfiction books, unlike fiction, aren't automatically fact-checked by publishers.
- This lack of verification allows for the publication and dissemination of potentially false narratives like Michelle Remembers.
Birth of Ritual Abuse
- Michelle Remembers introduced the term "ritual abuse" and fueled the satanic panic.
- Prior to the book, the concept was largely nonexistent, highlighting its influence on societal perceptions.