Feb 08, 2019 lisa kohn, author of to the moon and back, split her time growing up between a drugaddicted father and a mother who was a member of the unification church. Born to hippie parents and raised in new york citys east village in the 1970s, lisa s early years were a mixture of encounter groups, primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, indian ashrams, jefferson. With a mixture of encountergroups and primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, jefferson airplane concerts. Reviewer hilary daninhirsch interviews lisa kohn, author of to the. A childhood under the influence is the best ebook you need. When kohn was 11, her mother left her and her younger brother, rob, to follow the south korean minister who claimed to be the messiah. Lisa kohn born to hippie parents and raised in new york citys east village in the 1970s, lisas early years were a mixture of encounter groups, primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, indian ashrams. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Growing up in new york in the 1970s, debut author kohn had few points of reference through which she could make sense of the world around her. A childhood under the influence hello goodreads librarians. To the moon and back a childhood under the influence by lisa kohn. Lisa knew the ecstasy of inclusion in a cult, the torment of rebelling against it, and the anguish of battling inner demons. Her mother was a member of the unification church, founded by sun myung moon, and her father was part of the life of new york citys east village in the 1970s.
Born to hippie parents and raised in new york citys east village in the 1970s, lisas early years were a mixture of encounter groups, primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, indian ashrams, jefferson. Lisa kohns memoir of being raised in and torn between two conflicting worlds. To the moon and back, lisa kohn red headed book lover. Indies book of the year bronze rubery book award shortlist national indie. A childhood under the influence a compelling memoir of my journey through a childhood torn in two. Lisa kohn is the author of a memoir, to the moon and back, due out september 18, 2018, that chronicles her childhood growing up in the east village of new york city in the 1970s and in the unification church the moonies. Lisa kohns memoir of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s under the influence of the unification churchthe moonies cultis at once heartrending and mindblowingkohns journey is as riveting as it is shocking. As author lisa kohns debut solo book, to the moon and back. To the moon and back author lisa kohn whose nyc accent i love, openly shares her personal recovery story which includes a childhood divided between a strict religious cult upbringing with her mother, and a no rules apply household with her. A teacher and leadership consultant takes readers into. As a best friend of reverend moons kids, kohn spent her days trying to convert new members. A childhood under the influence, which was released last week by heliotrope books. Nov 26, 2018 as author lisa kohn s debut solo book, to the moon and back.
A childhood under influence, was raised a moonie a member of the unification church and follower of selfproclaimed messiah, reverend sun myung moon as a best friend of reverend moons kids, kohn spent her days trying to convert new members. This book was an amazing insight into the weird world of the moonies. As a child lisa knew the ecstatic comfort of inclusion in a cult and as a teenager the torment of rebelling against it. Lisa kohn to the moon and back a childhood under the influence thursday, may 30, 7pm the best seats lisa kohn ever had at madison square garden were at her mothers mass wedding, and the best cocaine she ever had was from her fathers friend, the judge. Thank you to netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of lisa kohns to the moon and back. Lisa was raised as a mooniea member of the unification church, founded by selfappointed messiah, reverend sun myung moon. This weeks interview is with lisa kohn, a former member of the unification church. As an adult, lisa struggled to break free from the hold of abuse and the scars in her heart, mind, and pysche. Lisa grew up in new york citys east village in the 1970s and it is here that she had an upbringing like no other. Dec 30, 2019 lisa kohns memoir of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s under the influence of the unification churchthe moonies cultis at once heartrending and mindblowingkohns journey is as riveting as it is shocking.
Sun myung moon s unification church at first felt like a love bomb. By the time lisa was ten, lisa s mother had them pledging their lives to the unification church the moonies and selfappointed messiah, reverend sun myung moon. Born to hippie parents and raised in new york citys east village in the 1970s, lisa s early years were a mixture of encounter groups, primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, indian ashrams, jefferson airplane concerts in central park, and watching naked actors on off broadway stages during the musical hair. To the moon and back a childhood under the influence by lisa kohn at first i had no idea that anything was wrong with my childhood. A childhood under the influence, as well as the power of thoughtful leadership. It just seemed natural for a child who had no other values as an alternative.
Former member of the unification church describes life in a. Born to hippie parents, immersed in the flower child lifestyle of the timekohn,author of the debut memoir, to the moon and back. A childhood under the influence heliotrope books, september 2018, shares her unique story. She and her brother, robbie, were caught in the throes of their parents belief in the unification church, founded by a selfappointed messiah, sun myung moon followers were called moonies. She found the idea of knowing the truth to be intoxicating, making it that much harder to walk away. A childhood under the influence by lisa kohn is a gritty memoir of abuse. A childhood under the influence is an autobiography about growing up in the east village of new york as a member of the unification church, or the holy spirit association for the unification of world christianity. To the moon and back is a phenomenal book that will introduce the reader to the narrator and focus of the story, lisa kohn. To the moon and back is a moving, poignant and inspiring story courtesy of the author lisa kohn who throughout her book narrates the story of her life and her selfhealing journey and what the reader will read is eyeopening as well as incredibly moving. The best seats lisa kohn ever had at madison square garden were at her mothers mass wedding, and the best cocaine she ever had was from her fathers friend, the judge. Rsvp here please note that your rsvp is requested but not required.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading to the moon and back. In this solid, brutally honest memoir by a former member of the unification church, popularly known as the moonies, lisa kohn shares the story of her tumultuous youth, growing up in the 1980s and 90s among the churchs inner circle, the socalled messiah, sun myung moon, and his family. Lisa kohn is an accomplished leadership consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker with a strong business background and creative approach. In this episode lisa and jesse talk about childhood, parenting and bruce at her dads restaurant.
Reviewer hilary daninhirsch interviews lisa kohn, author. A childhood under the influence kindle edition by kohn, lisa. Lisa kohn born to hippie parents and raised in new york citys east village in the 1970s, lisa s early years were a mixture of encounter groups, primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, indian ashrams. The story of how she got in and got out of her particular cult nightmare is the subject of her new book, to the moon and back. Sun myung moons unification church at first felt like a love bomb. Lisa kohn left, a leadership consultant and coach from wayne, pa. Best lisa kohn podcasts podcasts withabout lisa kohn. She was caught between two wildly different worlds, and this shaped the way she saw the world, herself, and other people. There was the world she longed for and lived in on weekends her mothers world, which was the fanatical, puritanical cult of the moonies and the world she was forced to live in during the week her fathers world, which was based in sex, drugs, and the squalor of life in new york citys east. Part one of the series is dedicated to introducing the cast and the very. Thomas childers, author of a new book on the third reich.
Lisa kohn made a comment in the group goodreads librarians group please add these awards to my book topic hello goodreads librarians, please add the following awards to my book, to the moon and back, to the moon and back. Lisa s energy, infectious positivity, and transparency about her own life journey and all its twists and turns will inspire any woman whos looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The cult of the unification church lisa kohn talks about. She is a writer, teacher, and public speaker who owns a leadership consulting and executive coaching firm. Sep 18, 2018 born to hippie parents, immersed in the flower child lifestyle of the timekohn,author of the debut memoir, to the moon and back. May 23, 2019 told in spirited candor, to the moon and back reveals how one can leave behind absurdity and horror and create a life of intention and joy. Lisa kohn, to the moon and back watchung booksellers. Kohn shares views and life story in to the moon and back. The best seats lisa kohn ever had at madison square garden wer.
Lisa kohn, author of to the moon and back, split her time growing up between a drugaddicted father and a mother who was a member of the unification church. I have a vague memory as a very young child and a newscast of a lot of people marrying one another strangers to each other in madison square garden, and my parents mumbling something about it being crazy. A childhood under the influence, lisa kohn describes her journey into and out of the infamous unification church. A childhood under influence, was raised a moonie a member of the unification church and follower of selfproclaimed messiah, reverend sun myung moon. A childhood under the influence by kohn, lisa isbn. If youd like a signed copy, lisa has made arrangements with her local bookstore main point booksto sign any book that is processed through the store in. To the moon and back karen kingsbury book trailer duration. To the moon and back a childhood under the influence book. At an early age, lisa was exposed to abuse, including cocaine, even received from a judge. To the moon and back a childhood under the influence by.
Author lisa kohn book signing party elm street books. Lisas energy, infectious positivity, and transparency about her own life journey and all its twists and turns will inspire any. With a mixture of encountergroups and primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, jefferson airplane concerts in central park, and watching naked actors on offbroadway stages kohn s childhood was less than idyllic. Wayne womans memoir reveals fraught childhood under the. Apr 10, 2019 to the moon and back is a phenomenal book that will introduce the reader to the narrator and focus of the story, lisa kohn. There was the world she longed for and lived in on weekends her mothers world, which was the fanatical, puritanical cult of the moonies and the world she was forced to live in during the week her fathers world, which was based in sex, drugs, and the squalor of life in new york citys east village in the 1970s. With spirited candor, to the moon and back reveals how one can leave behind absurdity and horror and create a life of joy. Lisa kohn was so unaccustomed to the warmth of family life that the rev.
She will always tell you that she is a native new yorker, but she currently lives in pennsylvania with her husband and two children. Told with spirited candor, this reveals how one can leave behind such absurdity and horror and create a life. Oct 31, 2018 in her new book, to the moon and back. To the moon and back author lisa kohn by the unhooked. Lisa kohn s memoir of being raised in and torn between two conflicting worlds.
Come join lisa kohn, author of to the moon and back at elm street books for wine and cheese and book discussion. As kohn put it, they were the cult of all cults in the american age of cults. Wayne womans memoir reveals fraught childhood under the sway. A childhood under the influenceheliotrope books, september 2018, shares her unique story. Former member of the unification church describes life in. May 29, 2018 to the moon and back a childhood under the influence by lisa kohn at first i had no idea that anything was wrong with my childhood. Lisa kohn discusses and signs to the moon and back. Lisas energy, infectious positivity, and transparency about her own life journey and all its twists and turns will inspire any woman whos looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.
Lisa kohn partner, author, executive coach, leadership. A few months ago, lisa kohn joined jesse on the podcast and the had so much fun, they decided to do it again. Review of to the moon and back 9781942762447 foreword. The best seats lisa kohn ever had at madison square garden were at her mothers mass wedding, and the best cocaine she ever had was from her fathers. Born to hippie parents and raised in new york citys east village in the 1970s, lisas early years were a mixture of encounter groups, primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, indian ashrams, jefferson airplane concerts in central park, and watching naked actors on off broadway stages during the musical hair. A childhood under the influence paperback september 18, 2018 by lisa kohn author. Lisa kohns memoir of growing up in the 1960s and 1970s under the influence of the unification churchthe moonies cultis at once heartrending and mindblowing. Reviewed by divine zape for readers favorite to the moon and back.
There was the world she longed for and lived in on weekends her mothers world, which was the fanatical, puritanical cult of the moonies and the world she was forced to live in during the week her fathers world, which was based in sex, drugs, and the squalor of life in new york. A childhood under the influence born to hippie parents and raised in new york citys east village in the 1970s, lisas early years were a mixture of encounter groups, primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, indian ashrams, jefferson airplane concerts in central park, and watching naked. With a mixture of encountergroups and primal screams, macrobiotic diets, communes, jefferson airplane concerts in central park, and watching naked actors on off. This weeks conversation covers an area that has required intense recovery work for me personally, recovering from an extremist religious childhood. Now entrenched in a cult in new york, founded by the selfproclaimed messiah, sun myung moon, lisa kohn and her brother, robbie.
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