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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.
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.
Price: $24.99
Pages: 388
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Imprint: Dundurn Press
Publication Date:
04 September 2026
Trim Size: 9.00 X 6.00 in
ISBN: 9781459759145
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs, True stories of survival of abuse and injustice, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Survival, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Abuse / Child Abuse, RELIGION / Cults, SELF-HELP / Eating Disorders & Body Image, Christian and quasi-Christian cults and sects, Coping with / advice about eating disorders, Memoirs
It takes considerable courage to leave a cult, and even more to speak out...
Beth Granger shows how much emotional damage a cult can cause, and how difficult it is to overcome the experience.
... a stunning contribution to the growing recognition of the impact and trauma of growing up in a cult.
This well-written, explosive Canadian memoir will have you on the edge of your seat.
You'll cringe, cry, and cheer for Granger as you read her compelling story. I did.
Granger bravely shares a heartrending survivor account of religious and institutional abuse, well worth the witnessing.
Anyone who loves the stories of women who have advocated for themselves and survived against impossible odds will want to read this powerful story.
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.
... at once captivating and heartbreaking. A must read!
Beth Granger shows how much emotional damage a cult can cause, and how difficult it is to overcome the experience.
... a stunning contribution to the growing recognition of the impact and trauma of growing up in a cult.
This well-written, explosive Canadian memoir will have you on the edge of your seat.
You'll cringe, cry, and cheer for Granger as you read her compelling story. I did.
Granger bravely shares a heartrending survivor account of religious and institutional abuse, well worth the witnessing.
Anyone who loves the stories of women who have advocated for themselves and survived against impossible odds will want to read this powerful story.
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.
... at once captivating and heartbreaking. A must read!
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.