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Gone to the Crazies: A Memoir
Gone to the Crazies A Memoir
Author: Alison Weaver
Alison Weaver's privileged upbringing hid the darker undertones of her childhood until her parents shipped her away, at fifteen, to the cultish Cascade School, warping her perception of reality. Upon graduation, set adrift in New York's East Village in the 1990s, her life began a downward spiral marked by needles and late-night parties. Stumblin...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061374012
ISBN-10: 0061374016
Publication Date: 7/1/2008
Pages: 256
Edition: Reprint
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4.3 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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I love the way she describes things. Her writing is very unique!
I could really relate to this book. When I was a teenager I went through a brainwashing program as well. The difference in our experiences is that she was in total isolation in the mountains and I had freedom sit in front of me and tease me mercilessly.
If one of my children ever get into trouble and a judge wants to send my kids to a brainwashing program I'm grabbing my kids and running as fast as I can!
Unlike Alison I never let the programs ideas get to my head. I just played the game so I could get out. When I finally got out a year later my body didn't know how to act without the stress of the program so it started to shut down and I spent 11 days in ICU fighting for my life.
These places are not good for kids and I think every parent should read this book and others like it so they can see the hidden scars these institutions leave.


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