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from Kirschy Saturday, July 27, 2002 - 04:53 (Agree/Disagree?) Another fabulous ex-cult book is SUVIVOR written by Chuck Palahniuk, the same author who wrote “FIGHT CLUB” It’s about the sole survivor of an Amish type group. Not a lot of similarities to the F, but the concept is there nonetheless. (reply to this comment)

from VWBabe Friday, July 26, 2002 - 10:17 (Agree/Disagree?) I concur, this book has many similarities to the Family, not the least being their "loving Jesus" type scenarios. (reply to this comment)

from Jules Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 19:25 (Agree/Disagree?) Speaking of relateable books, has anyone read The Poisonwood Bible? It's about a family with 4 girls who are missionaries in Africa (with an insane father). It's almost too relateable, but it's an excellent read. (reply to this comment)

From cm Friday, July 26, 2002, 15:33 (Agree/Disagree?) While we are on the subject of "relateable" works of "art", I thought "The Virgin Suicides" was a great film. Sophia Coppola did a great job of exploring repressed fundamentalist families. The soundtrack by Air was also above par (their best work to date in my opinion).(reply to this comment)

From Jerseygirl Friday, July 26, 2002, 16:14 (Agree/Disagree?) Thot the same of that movie, was very well done.(reply to this comment)

From lucid Friday, July 26, 2002, 14:07 (Agree/Disagree?) I read the book Summer 2000, and it engrossed me. Couldn't wait to get home from work to read more. As you note, it is eerie at times because of parallels to F life. I cried lots, and heartily. But I recommend it.(reply to this comment)

from EyesWideShut Monday, July 22, 2002 - 21:28 (Agree/Disagree?) Hummm....Life's not so bad when you look at it like that. Could be worse--for hell. "For meeting old friends, there's no place like hell". I for one don't want to be in a heaven where I'll be surrounded by Christians! Ha! (reply to this comment)

from Jules Monday, July 22, 2002 - 09:41 (Agree/Disagree?) I think it's Aldous Huxley. Adolf was a whole different "Brave New World". :-) (reply to this comment)

From porceleindoll Monday, July 22, 2002, 18:44 (Agree/Disagree?) haha, you're right! I messed up, how embarassing.(reply to this comment)

From Alf Tuesday, July 23, 2002, 11:51 (Agree/Disagree?) porcelein you snuck a little extra xanax in today didnt you?(reply to this comment)

From porceleindoll Tuesday, July 23, 2002, 19:04 (Agree/Disagree?) Actually no, but it's a thought.(reply to this comment)