When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion

When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion

"Anderson strikes a smart, balanced tone. . . . An exemplary guide to an understudied issue."--Publishers Weekly

Religious trauma is something that happens far more often than most people realize. …

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