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Gone to the Crazies: A Memoir
Gone to the Crazies A Memoir
Author: Alison Weaver
As a child, Alison Weaver's life shone with surface-level perfection—full of nannies, private schools, and ballet lessons. She had all the luxuries of a wealthy Manhattan upbringing, and all the makings of a perfect Upper East Side miss. But her childhood memories were laced with darker undertones: Her father was emotionally absent, unable...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780061189586
ISBN-10: 0061189588
Publication Date: 7/1/2007
Pages: 256
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3.9 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Harper
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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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