This is Michelle and she was raised in an end-times group that was started by her grandfather in the 1930s.
As survivalists in an organization referred to as “The Field,” her family lived in isolation on a mountain, where they foraged for food and viewed basic comforts as a sin. Michelle endured illness, abuse, hunger and neglect before finding solace in nature and education.
Now a professor of journalism, she lives a comfortable life in Southern California but still enjoys using her knowledge of edible plants to forage in her surroundings. Her new book “Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult,” discusses her childhood as well as how to forage for the same flora that provided her sustenance.
In yet another special literary episode of Generation Cult, we’ll share our recent interview with Michelle about her life and new book, which was released in March. It’ll air Friday Oct. 20 on your favorite podcast platform!
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