Books about living and growing up in the Community of Jesus and Grenville Christian College.
Carrie Buddington, author and longtime advocate, recently purchased her first home—a milestone many of us understand represents far more than real estate. This month, she was also featured on a podcast, continuing to share her experiences and insights with broader audiences.
Carrie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
You can purchase Carrie’s book, Exquisite Torture, here:
Beth Granger’s memoir, Born and Razed, recently received two literary awards, bringing wider recognition to her powerful story of survival and recovery.
She received first place for the Journey Award from 2025 Chanticleer International Book Awards and won the CANREADS Best Memoir (Resilience & Growth) for outstanding achievement in Canadian Literature.
You can purchase Beth’s book here:
Sarah Patrick continues to educate and inspire through her work. She recently presented at the Telling Our Stories Speaker Series, giving a talk about Life Inside a Cult of Obedience.
Sarah is the winner of the 2025 International Cultic Studies Association’s Dianne Casoni International Award.
You can purchase Sarah’s, Binding Shame, here:
Ewan Whyte was recently featured on Dr. Steven Hassan’s podcast, helping bring greater awareness to survivor experiences and the lasting impact of coercive environments.
Ewan is a writer and translator who has written for several publications and has published several books.
You can purchase his book, Mothers of Invention, here: