Recovering Agency

Lifting the Veil of Mormon Mind Control

By: Luna Lindsey

Narrated by: B.J. Harrison

In 2012, Mormon General Authority Marlin K. Jensen acknowledged that members are leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "in droves". Access to the internet is often credited and blamed for this mass exodus, where members learn about problematic doctrines and cover-ups of LDS history.

Many are happy as Mormons. And many are not. Those who leave, and those doubters who stay face struggles that few others can understand. Much of this suffering is caused by manipulative and controlling techniques pervasive throughout LDS doctrines and culture. Understanding these techniques will help recovering Mormons overcome the effects of belonging to a high-demand group.

As a former Mormon, Luna Lindsey experienced this coercive persuasion firsthand. Recovering Agency presents years of research into social psychology and the science of cult dynamics, to describe 31 mind-control techniques alongside examples of their use in Mormon scripture, lessons, and from the pulpit.

Even if you have never been Mormon, chances are that coercive influence techniques have been used to manipulate you at some point. Listen on and learn the answers to longstanding questions about this unique American religion and about the human mind.

©2013-2014 Luna Flesher Lindsey (P)2016 Luna Flesher Lindsey

I highly recommended this book

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand how Mormonism and Mormon authority figures exert mind control. This book draws upon the work of cult experts and is a worthwhile read for anyone who feels like they have been in any kind of cult or mind control group or relationship.

I'm sure many can relate.

I'm an ex-Mormon. I this book is true! I remember saying those words about the the church more than 40 years ago. I believed that it was b.s. when I was a kid and forced to attend. Now, especially with DNA evidence, I know the church is a fraud that has way too much money and power. It's control goes far beyond its membership. The LDS church influences the economy and U.S.politics. It's reach is frightening.

Life Changing book!

I have been out of Mormonism for over 20 years but still struggle to be me. I have read many of the books cited in this one but something about the way the author thinks and synthesizes the copious manipulation tactics used to take self away and replace it with a false duplicate that lacks the freedom and power of a real person with agency -is nothing short of genius. There is so much material worth reviewing I bought a hard copy of the book as well.

Very thorough

Author made a very thorough review of Mormon manipulation techniques. This book along with therapy has helped me to see my upbringing and culture in a new way.

Set free!

The reader was great! Information was liberating. I will be recommending this book to all my post Mormon friends. I stopped attending 5 years ago, but so much mindset was still left in there guiding my choices. I know I will listen to it 2 or 3 more times to fully digest this complex information on mind control. Startling and disturbing! I’m so glad I broke free, thanks Luna for removing more blocks!