Deconstruction Book Bundle Set (6 Books)

Six essential reads for your journey out of high-control groups—curated by cult survivor, author, and Knitting Cult Lady herself

You know that feeling when you first start questioning everything you were taught? When the cognitive dissonance becomes unbearable and you need to know you're not alone, not crazy, and that there IS a path forward? This bundle is for that moment.

I've hand-picked these six books because together, they tell the whole story: recognizing the abuse, understanding the systems, finding your voice, breaking the cycles, and rebuilding with hope. These are the books I wish I'd had—and the ones I'm proud to stand beside. Buy them all for yourself or buy them all to give away to those you love. 

What's In Your Bundle:

Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young (SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR)  (that's me!) My story of growing up in a religious cult in Brazil, escaping at fifteen, and learning that authoritarian systems show up in the most unexpected places—even the U.S. military. It's about survival, yes, but also about the ways we learn to belong when belonging was weaponized against us.

A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings (FIRST 30 ORDERS SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR) Instant New York Times Bestseller - Tia's journey through the Quiverfull movement and Christian Patriarchy is gutting and necessary. "Maybe there wasn't a savior coming. Maybe it was up to me to save me." If you've ever been told your submission was godly, righteous, or "for the greater good"—this book will validate every instinct that told you something was wrong.

The Secret Practice by Joelle Tamraz Award-winning memoir - Joelle's 18-year entanglement with a spiritual teacher who turned out to be a master manipulator. This book is a masterclass in how narcissistic abuse hides behind "enlightenment" and "divine love." Whether it's a guru, a pastor, or a charismatic leader of any kind—the tactics are the same. Her courage in telling this story is phenomenal. (Yes, I said that. I meant it.)

White Women, Get Ready by Amanda K Gross(SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR) Nautilus Award winner Here's the thing we don't talk about enough: how white women like me are groomed to uphold racist systems while fighting our own oppression. Amanda doesn't let us off the hook, and she shouldn't. This is the uncomfortable, essential work of examining our complicity and healing together. Part memoir, part historical analysis, all truth.

Generation Hope by Arunjay Katakam Because deconstruction without reconstruction leaves you in a crater. Arunjay offers a way forward—from scarcity thinking to abundance, from "me against the world" to collective thriving. After you've torn everything down, this book helps you imagine what to build instead.

My Body is Sacred by Julia Considine Pierce (SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR) An illustrated children's book that teaches girls what none of us were taught: that their bodies are theirs, that boundaries matter, and that shame has no place in health education. If you're raising kids outside the systems that harmed you, this is how you break the cycle before it starts.

Why I Put This Bundle Together:

When I left my cult, I was desperate for stories that reflected mine. I needed to know that the manipulation I experienced wasn't unique—that authoritarian control has a blueprint, whether it's wrapped in scripture, spirituality, self-help, or success.

What Makes This Collection Different:

✨ Curated by someone who's lived it (hi, that's me)
✨ Spans religious cults, spiritual manipulation, patriarchal control, and systemic oppression
✨ Includes both adult healing and tools to raise the next generation free
✨ Features #1 New York Times bestsellers alongside award-winning indie voices
✨ Moves from recognition → understanding → escape → reconstruction → hope