The Culting of AmericaThe Culting of America

Cult survivor and organizational psychologist Daniella Mestyanek Young explores how cult-like systems of control shape everyday American life. Drawing on her upbringing in the Children of God, her time in the U.S. Army, and years of research, Young introduces the "cultiness spectrum," a framework for recognizing coercive dynamics in places we trust--from religion and wellness culture to corporations, fandoms, and politics. Blending memoir, cultural critique, and dark humor, this eye-opening book challenges readers to rethink loyalty, belonging, and the true cost of conformity.