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A review by caitlyn_baldwin
Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
4.5
Really gripping memoir, but definitely check content warnings if you have concerns. Daniella recounts her childhood growing up as a legacy member of the Children of God and how that lead to a career in military intelligence. Through her narrative it was easy to see how her upbringing in the cult primed her to be an ideal candidate for the military industrial complex. I think she gives a really thoughtful account of the inner workings of the military and how different it is for the women who serve and fought to allow their positions in combat. I’m really interested to read more of her work!
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and War
Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, and Islamophobia