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The Program

Inside the Mind of Keith Raniere and the Rise and Fall of NXIVM

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The Program

By: Toni Natalie, Chet Hardin
Narrated by: Toni Natalie
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As seen in the HBO Max docuseries The Vow, a jaw-dropping insider look into the world of the "Hollywood Sex Cult" NXIVM, chronicling the rise of enigmatic cult leader, Keith Raniere.

Keith Raniere was prosecuted for ensnaring tens of thousands of people in the US, Mexico, Canada and elsewhere, to do his bidding and pay millions of dollars to participate in his self-improvement methodology. But where did Keith Raniere begin?

Enter Toni Natalie, Keith's Patient Zero, the first one indoctrinated into Raniere's methodology and the first one to escape. The Program begins with the origin story of NXIVM, follows its rise to international prominence, and takes the reader into the downfall of Raniere through Toni's eyes. During this time she bore witness to the evolution of his methodology, including his use of sex, blackmail, and employment of psychological tools such as neuro-linguistic programming to control and punish those who would not heed his wishes. She uniquely details the fortunes lost and the lives left in disarray that she witnessed contemporaneously, including members of DOS, a group of women coerced into sexual acts under the guise of a "women's empowerment" inner circle, whom Raniere exercised extreme control over directly and through his lieutenants.

But far from being a victim's story, in the spirit of Erin Brockovich, Toni's is a nuanced narrative of a multi-dimensional woman saving herself, and then working tirelessly to help other women do the same for themselves. Today, Toni is happy, reunited with her son, and surrounded by friends and family--it is this perspective that makes her such a unique storyteller. Con Artists, Hoaxes & Deceptions Biographies & Memoirs True Crime Women Religious Studies Scary Social Policy
Comprehensive Account • Shocking Revelations • Heartfelt Narration • Courageous Woman • Insider Perspective

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Toni Natalie's book was very interesting. I found it to be engaging and very informative. This is not about Toni Natalie's entire life and that I wish I knew more. As a cognizant human being, she has led a very aware life despite being lured into a gross organization that evolved into a cult. There was no time that I was bored or not engaged in this book; it is worth a read. While Frank Parlato has trashed this book, I have yet to find a reason for his disdain; Natalie treats Parlato with reverence and is very generous in her praise of people who helped end NXIVM's reign of terror.

Well written and extremely compelling

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I truly cannot believe how much hell “Vanguard” put Toni Natalie through… and so many others. I am so happy that he will be in prison the rest of his life. I am listening to ALL of the Nxivm survivors’ stories through podcasts and audio books. I hope you can find peace and joy going forward for the rest of your life. ❤️👏❤️

Proud of you !

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This is a fascinating look at the anatomy of a cult. I found it engaging throughout, although the way that some ideas were repeated within sentences from being reported felt odd and disjointed.

Interesting but redundant

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Toni Natalie had so much information this book is only a part of what really happened to her. She should write part 2. Thank you both for telling the story and showing it to the world the way you did because people have to be informed on what is a cult and how it can destroy your life without you knowing it.

excellent

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Great, interesting book. The book describes the initial period of the cult's creation and details beyond what is discussed in the HBO series The Vow. I wish the writer happiness and peace after the suffering they have inflicted on her

5 stars

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