former cs memoir
The Unseen Shore: Memories of a Christian Science Childhood
Reader reviews of Thomas Simmons’s memoir of growing up in Christian Science and leaving it, with a link to buy the book.
The Last Strawberry
Reader reviews of Rita Swan’s memoir The Last Strawberry, about the death of her son Matthew under Christian Science care, with a link to buy it from CHILD.
fathermothergod: My Journey Out of Christian Science
A book page for Lucia Greenhouse’s memoir of growing up in Christian Science and her mother’s illness, with reactions from other former Christian Scientists.
A Collision of Truths
Reader reviews of A Collision of Truths, Robert Ellis's memoir by a Christian Scientist who worked at The Mother Church until a series of non-healings changed his attitude.
Blue Windows: A Christian Science Childhood
Former Christian Scientists share how Barbara Wilson’s memoir Blue Windows spoke to them about leaving Christian Science, mental health, and a Christian Science childhood.
Perfect Peril: Christian Science and Mind Control
Readers review Linda S. Kramer’s book on Christian Science, thought reform, and cult control, and her own path out, with a video of her speaking about leaving.