Don't Call it a Cult

As seen in Season Two of the HBO docuseries THE VOW, investigative journalist Sarah Berman delves into NXIVM, the sophisticated cult that drew individuals with promises of empowerment, self-discovery, and mentorship. Run by Keith Raniere, NXIVM masked a sinister reality of sex trafficking, forced labor, and gaslighting. Through central figures' accounts, Berman uncovers how dozens of women seeking self-help coaching and networking opportunities were blackmailed, branded, near-starved, and enslaved. *Don't Call It a Cult* is a riveting exposé of NXIVM's rise, its decades-long evasion of justice, and the investigation that revealed its dark secrets.

Archival Categorization Notes

This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of True Crime. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Cults, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.