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The Family

The Family

by Chris Johnston and Rosie Jones
Paperback
Publication Date: 08/12/2016

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The apocalyptic group The Familyand their guru, Anne Hamilton-Byrne -- one of very few female cult leaders in history -- captured international headlines throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Hamilton-Byrne, who some followers believed was Jesus Christ, was glamorous and charismatic -- and, many allege, very dangerous. From her base in a quiet suburb, she recruited wealthy professionals to join her cult, including doctors, lawyers, nurses, architects, and scientists. She acquired children and raised them as her own, bleaching their hair blonde to make them look like siblings, and her group became surrounded by rumours of LSD use, child abuse, and strange spiritual rituals.

In 1987, police swooped on The Family's lakeside compound and rescued children who claimed they were part of Anne's future master race. The children recounted terrible stories of near starvation, emotional manipulation, and physical abuse. But Anne could not be found, sparking an international police hunt. Could they bring Anne to justice?

How did such a notorious group come to flourish? How did Anne maintain a hold over her followers? Drawing on revelatory new research, including police files, diary entries, and interviews with survivors, The Familytells the strange and shocking story of one of the most bizarre cults in modern history.

ISBN:
9781925228687
9781925228687
Category:
Religion & beliefs
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
08-12-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Scribe Publications
Country of origin:
Australia
Dimensions (mm):
234x153x21mm
Weight:
0.41kg

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