Daughter of the Cult

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ISBN: 9781684881574

A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Freedom

Doris Jones

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Clay Bridges Press
03 March 2026

Autobiography: religious & spiritual; Memoirs; Social, group or collective psychology

Daughter of the Cult is a powerful memoir of survival, resilience, and self-discovery. Born in 1941 in Connecticut, Doris Jones was raised in the Metropolitan Church Association, a strict religious community where rigid rules, gendered expectations, and spiritual manipulation shaped every aspect of childhood and adolescence. Through vivid storytelling, she reveals moments of fear, isolation, and obedience alongside glimpses of beauty, hope, and quiet courage.

This memoir exposes the psychological and spiritual impact of life under high-control authority, highlighting grooming, manipulation, and the burden of survivor guilt. Yet it is also a story of empowerment: Doris's journey toward questioning authority, reclaiming her voice, and forging a life of autonomy demonstrates the strength of the human spirit. Daughter of the Cult offers insight, inspiration, and hope, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand resilience, healing, and the courage to break free from control.

By: Doris Jones
Imprint: Clay Bridges Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 404g
ISBN: 9781684881574
ISBN 10: 1684881579
Pages: 302
Publication Date: 03 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Doris Jones is the author of Daughter of the Cult, a memoir of survival, resilience, and faith. Born in Connecticut in 1941 as the fifth of six children, she was raised within the strict confines of the Metropolitan Church Association Bible School. After struggling to break free, she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Science Education and went on to teach for twenty-five years.Doris has been married to her husband, Larry, since 1976, and together they have built a life centered on family. They are the proud parents of two children, Sam and Sara, and the delighted grandparents of five. Daughter of the Cult is her debut book, written to give voice to the silenced women like herself and to shed light on the hidden struggles of growing up in a controlling religious community.

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Daughter of the Cult

A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Freedom

Doris Jones

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