Born and Razed - by Beth Granger (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Though Beth was born and raised in a cult, she survived, escaped, and spearheaded the first historical abuse case to win at trial in Canada.

Thousands have read the headlines. Few know the inside story. The impressive façade of the elite Grenville Christian College (GCC) hid a far darker truth. It was a cult hidden in plain sight.

Born to staff at GCC, Beth Granger was removed from her parents' care at the age of four because they were deemed too sinful to raise her. When she was only five, the leaders declared war on Beth's sin of gluttony. It would take her three decades to muster the courage to escape. And then the pursuit for justice began.

Review Quotes

... a stunning contribution to the growing recognition of the impact and trauma of growing up in a cult.-- "Janja Lalich, author of Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships"

... at once captivating and heartbreaking. A must read!-- "Sarah Edmondson, author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult"

Anyone who loves the stories of women who have advocated for themselves and survived against impossible odds will want to read this powerful story.-- "Cait West, author of Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy"

Beth Granger shows how much emotional damage a cult can cause, and how difficult it is to overcome the experience.-- "Nori Muster, author of Betrayal of the Spirit: My life behind the headlines of the Hare Krishna"

Beth Granger's spirit was not broken. In fact, its vibrancy is woven into every page. This book is a triumph and a must read.-- "Gerette Buglion, author of An Everyday Cult"

Granger bravely shares a heartrending survivor account of religious and institutional abuse, well worth the witnessing.-- "Jessica Willis Fisher, author of Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice"

It takes considerable courage to leave a cult, and even more to speak out...-- "Rick Alan Ross, Cult Education Institute"

This well-written, explosive Canadian memoir will have you on the edge of your seat.-- "Janice Selbie, author of Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook"

You'll cringe, cry, and cheer for Granger as you read her compelling story. I did.-- "Charlene L. Edge, author of Undertow: My Escape from the Fundamentalism and Cult Control"

About the Author

Beth Granger is a cult survivor who is dedicated to shedding light on the long-term impact of religious trauma and helping its survivors heal. Writing her multi-award-winning memoir Born and Razed played an essential part of Beth's healing. She resides near Ottawa with her family and her three cavaliers, Harry, Hermione, and Ron.