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  • Genre:RELIGION
  • SubGenre:Cults
  • Language:English
  • Pages:162
  • eBook ISBN:9781543938333
  • Paperback ISBN:9781543938326

Hearken O Daughter

Three Sisters from New Zealand Travel to Waco. Only Two Return...

by Grace J. Adams and Poia Alpha

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Overview
On April 19 1993, on a remote property called Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, 76 people who were part of the Branch Davidian cult died when their compound caught fire after a 51 day stand off with the FBI. Among the dead was one New Zealander. How did she come to join the group and what events led her to her tragic end? Hearken O Daughter is written by Grace Adams and Poia Alpha, who were former members of the Branch Davidians and sisters to the New Zealander who died. This is their personal story of their journey in and out of the Branch Davidian cult. This narrative is unlike other Branch Davidian accounts. It is highly transparent and intentional in purpose with a recovery section that provides help, hope and healing to individuals, families and communities who have been connected or affected by spiritually abusive groups.
Description
On April 19 1993, on a remote property called Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas, 76 people who were part of the Branch Davidian cult died when their compound caught fire after a 51 day stand off with the FBI. Among the dead was one New Zealander. How did she come to join the group and what events led her to her tragic end? Hearken O Daughter is written by Grace Adams and Poia Alpha, who were former members of the Branch Davidians and sisters to the New Zealander who died. This is their personal story of their journey in and out of the Branch Davidian cult. Their story begins with a detailed description of the early days with the group, to the dropping of a 'bomb-shell' teaching four years later, and culminating into one man's excessive power and control over the minds of the people. This narrative is unlike other Branch Davidian accounts. It is highly transparent and intentional in purpose with a recovery section that provides help, hope and healing to individuals, families and communities who have been connected or affected by spiritually abusive groups.
About the author

Grace Adams

Grace Adams joined the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas in 1987 and left in 1991. She is a member of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA). Grace is an author and speaker. She has given many presentations and workshops on cult awareness in Colorado and New Zealand. She lives in New Zealand.


Poia Alpha

Poia Alpha joined the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas in late 1986 and left in early 1990. For over 30 years, she has kept her story in the shadows to allow time for healing and recovery. Poia worked as a Social Worker and, for most of her career, as an Educator in New Zealand schools. She resides in New Zealand.

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