Spying in Guruland
Spying in Guruland
Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary
In January 1993, William Shaw stumbled on a strange sect that had been living for two years, more or less unnoticed, in primitive stone shelters on a bare cliff near Land's End. This book is an account of Shaw's investigation into this cult and others in Britain.
The feel-good place to buy books
- Free delivery in Australia
- Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
- 100% recyclable packaging
- Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good
- Buy-back with Ziffit
Spying in Guruland by William Shaw
In January 1993, William Shaw stumbled on a strange sect that had been living for two years, more or less unnoticed, in primitive stone shelters on a bare cliff near Land's End. They were waiting for a goddess called Lyonesse who they believed would bring a new civilization out of the sea. This book is an account of Shaw's investigation into cults in Britain. Attending meetings and workshops, and in several cases becoming a signed-up member of the group, the author has uncovered, among others: the Emin, a hidden cult who follow their leader, Leo, in an endless search for a lost world; the Jesus Army, where he sampled the feverish mix of celibacy, abstinence and ecstatic worship; gurus in Devon preaching sex, love and death; and a cult in a Fulham basement listening to communications from the interplanetary Master, Mars Sector 6. The book investigates the appeal of these movements and why so many apparently well-off people are willing to have their lives turned upside-down. William Shaw has also written "Travellers: Voices of the New Age Nomads", with Richard Lowe.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781857021523 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857021525 |
| Title | Spying in Guruland |
| Author | William Shaw |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1994-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |