Out of the Cocoon

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Out of the Cocoon: A Young Woman’s Courageous Flight from the Grip of a Religious Cult
is a heart-wrenching yet inspirational tale about a pre-teen’s battle to free herself from dysfunction. Take the journey with her as she survives stifling oppression, physical and emotional abuse and the ultimate—shunning by her family. See how, like a butterfly, she changes the world within her as her external world becomes increasingly unyielding. Discover more about your own past through her introspective, yet frequently humorous flight from insanity. This book is a “must read” for anyone who has experienced abuse, alcoholism, single parenthood, serious depression, or a parent’s rejection. Learn how you too can emerge Out of the Cocoon to create a future brimming with unconditional love and lasting happiness!

ABOUT THE BOOK Read the Preface
OUT OF THE COCOON: A Young Woman’s Courageous Flight from the Grip of a Religious Cult

- By BRENDA LEE

At this very moment, there are millions of cult members worldwide. Do you think you could never become one of them? Think again.

Brenda Lee’s memoir, Out of the Cocoon, is a remarkable story about how a single visit from two seemingly “nice” strangers nearly cost her everything, including her life.

This story begins at the pinnacle of the author’s desperation, by relaying a chilling fantasy she created when she was twelve years old. After accomplishing her grisly, murderous task within the security of a dream, she poses a disturbing question that sets the stage for the rest of her story: What could make a child so angry that she would fantasize about taking away the lives of the two people who gave her life? To understand Brenda’s fragile emotional state, we have to go back to the beginning, when her childhood innocence reigned and unconditional love was abundant – when she didn’t feel all alone in the world.

In subsequent chapters, the author transports the reader back in time to relive the innocence of her childhood on a 100-year-old farm in rural Pennsylvania, where her carefree days were filled by swinging from vines, raising farm animals as pets, romping through the forests with her cousins, and plunging from the hayloft. Once “The Friends” knock on the door, however, her childhood and innocence dramatically disappear. But Brenda Lee refuses to become a victim and, like a butterfly, she learns to change the world within her when her external world becomes unbearable.

After surviving years of stifling oppression and isolation, Brenda emerges from her cocoon and struggles to take flight. As she tries to fit into society as a young adult, she learns some startling things about her family, this “wicked world,” and herself. In time, she learns to forgive not only those who tormented her, but also the mother who disowned her.

Get out the tissues, because in one minute this book will make you cry, and in the next, it will make you laugh out loud. Brenda Lee’s story will take you from the depths of despair to the highest mountain, cast you off, and show you how to spread your wings and fly.

TESTIMONIALS

"Out of the Cocoon is a powerful and touching account of one young woman’s journey to freedom from repression and religious intolerance. I picked it up one evening and couldn’t stop reading until I was finished late that night. It will hold you like a compelling paperback novel and touch you on the deeper levels of spiritual freedom and growth."
— Steve Chandler, author of Reinventing Yourself

“Out of the Cocoon is a story about the damage a cult can do to a loving family, and shows the long-lasting ripple effect that can affect a child later in life. Courage to go against the current comes from deep inside a person when it would be much easier to go with the flow. Brenda Lee is one of those who have shown such courage. Like the young man David who picked up three stones and slung them at the giant, Goliath, Brenda Lee chose to pick up her pen to shatter the Watchtower's image, just as it tried to shatter hers. I applaud her courage, and her strength to discover the person she truly is—against all odds.”
— Roy Milton, author of Truth or Consequences

Brenda Lee's book captured everything the JW religion is. I felt like I was reliving my nightmare...

I couldn't put it down... This story stirred so many emotions; I laughed and cried, but most importantly of all it made me realize that I can stop feeling guilty for disagreeing with my families beliefs and I can be more confident with my own...

While the book certainly brought back some not-so-fond memories for me, it was therapeutic to read. It left me feeling inspired by her strength, resilience and accomplishments. This was a wonderful book...

The torture Brenda endured as a child will make you appreciate how hard it is to be brought up as Jehovah's Witness child... You will appreciate the struggles Brenda went through as a single mom just trying to care for her child and the obstacles she overcame to provide a safe and caring environment for her child.
You will learn a lot about how the child care business works...and the pitfalls to avoid. In spite of it all Brenda manages to still show the humorous side of it all.

If you doubt that the Watchtower is a cult, or that joining Jehovah's Witnesess can't destroy entire families for generations you MUST get this book...If you are considering becoming a baptized Witness, please, please read this--while you still have the freedom to do so...If you are among the thousands 'The Organization' shuns each year, you NEED to read this book.

If only Ms. Lee's book had come out 35 years ago, perhaps the emotional, mental and spiritual anguish that I experienced could have been lessened. At the time I felt, and was BOMBARDED with, the message that there was something wrong with me, because I was the "ONLY FOOL that didn't get it!" Reading this book has given me the emotional strength to revisit, and hopefully to heal, this oozing childhood trauma. Ms. Lee is a kindred "sister" in the truest sense of the word.

Education is the real power and (reading Brenda’s) encounter with Jehovah's Witnesses is a MUST in order to understand how easily your family could be irreparably torn apart if someone you love joins this cult. Her story really does give you answers that will provide you with insight...

I give this book 5 stars because it touched my heart in so many ways, from light hearted humor to the depths of despair... you won't be disappointed!

You owe it to YOURSELF to get this book!!!

PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS

" As one who has written many books on the Jehovah's Witnesses mind-controlling cult, I greatly appreciate the unique work that Brenda Lee has written describing the pain manifested from living in the Watchtower prison during childhood. I was a JW kid myself. Believe me, Brenda tells the real "truth"!"
Duane Magnani
Jehovah's Witnesses Child Custody Experts

" Brenda poignantly describes her journey through captivity to freedom. It takes real courage to break through the cult mindset and create a new life. Brenda's story is inspiring and heartfelt."
- Rosanne Henry, MA, LPC
Psychotherapist specializing in cult recovery and board member of the International Cultic Studies Association and Rocky Mountain Resource Center

"Brenda Lee is a born storyteller. Between her amazing life story and the profound insights she's come to as a result of her experiences, Brenda provided enormous value and uplift for our listeners. Bless you, Brenda!"
- Moira Shepard, product/host, MidLife Miracle Radio
healthylife.net

" Brenda brings to us a conversation that is long overdue in society....Beyond the personal dynamics however, when we see monthly shootings in our schools, daily violent crime out on the streets, and war that rages on for years at a time...perhaps it is time to try something new. My goal is to empower people to think and discern for themselves what is right and good and then stand up for it. Thanks for your work Brenda; I think it is a critical and powerful conversation for all of us."
- Bennett C. Marks, Host of Empowerment Radio
EmpowermentRadioOnline.com

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Brenda Lee graduated with honors from Barnes Business College in Denver, Colorado, after successfully completing business and legal courses. Early on, she began her love of writing through journaling and as the editor of her high school’s creative writing project entitled, “Special Feelings.” She is an active member of the Foothills Writers’ group in Colorado. Brenda also produces and edits an internationally distributed newsletter to help former cult members take flight. Today she joyfully embraces every moment with her son and two dogs, relishing her life Out of the Cocoon.

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