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How to Escape From Jehovah's Witnesses Paperback – April 25, 2018

by Lloyd Evans (Author), Paul Grundy (Foreword)
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Jehovah's Witnesses number into the millions globally and are well known for their public evangelism about God's kingdom. But beneath the facade of brotherly love and organizational unity lies a captive organization in which doubts are stifled and dissent is ruthlessly crushed. Once a Witness stops believing, they face being ostracized as a loathed "mentally diseased" apostate. They must navigate a labyrinth of obstacles and dilemmas due to the organization's cruel policy of shunning former members. Lloyd Evans is a well known ex-Witness writer and activist, and in his second book he draws on his firsthand, insider knowledge as a former elder to guide would-be escapees through the minefield that awaits them. How should elders be dealt with? What resources are available for objective research? What should someone do if they are threatened with judicial action? What about coming clean to family members? How does someone go about rebuilding their social circle? What precautions should be taken to maintain privacy when browsing apostate material online? All these questions and more are answered in How to Escape From Jehovah's Witnesses, described by Paul Grundy of JWfacts.com as "an invaluable tool in helping [former Witnesses] move on as efficiently and painlessly as possible."
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Lloyd Evans is an ex-Jehovah's Witness writer, activist and filmmaker. In 2011, he founded JWsurvey.org - an online resource aimed at assisting those who wish to leave the Witness faith. More recently, in 2017, Lloyd published his first book "The Reluctant Apostate" - a part-memoir, part-reference work interweaving his life story with Watchtower teachings and history.

Lloyd has been interviewed on the David Pakman Show, Freethought Radio, the Thinking Atheist podcast, the Secular Jihadists podcast and BBC World Service radio. He has written for various websites, including Hemant Mehta's "Friendly Atheist" blog. Lloyd's "John Cedars" YouTube channel has over 20,000 subscribers and has attracted over 5 million views.

In recent years, Lloyd has established himself as a passionate advocate against cults and religious fundamentalism, stressing the need for governments to properly address human rights violations by high-control groups. A firm atheist, Lloyd points to the religion of his upbringing as just one example of the harm that can ensue when religious authority goes unchecked.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JLE Publishing (April 25, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0995669155
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0995669154
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.35 x 7.81 inches
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Lloyd Evans is an ex-Jehovah's Witness author, activist and filmmaker. In 2011, he founded JWsurvey.org - an online resource aimed at assisting those who wish to leave the Witness faith. In 2017, Lloyd published his first book "The Reluctant Apostate" - a part-memoir, part-reference work interweaving his life story with Watchtower teachings and history. Lloyd then published a follow-up titled "How to Escape From Jehovah's Witnesses" aimed as a guide for those considering quitting his former faith.

In 2018, Lloyd appeared on A&E as a panelist and consulting producer for Leah Remini's "Scientology and the Aftermath" special episode titled "The Jehovah's Witnesses." Lloyd has also been interviewed on the David Pakman Show, Freethought Radio, the Thinking Atheist podcast, the Secular Jihadists podcast and BBC World Service radio. In addition to his media appearances, Lloyd has written for various websites including Hemant Mehta's "Friendly Atheist" blog. Lloyd's "John Cedars" YouTube channel has over 38,000 subscribers and has attracted over 9 million views.

In recent years, Lloyd has established himself as a passionate advocate against cults and religious fundamentalism, stressing the need for governments to properly address human rights violations by high-control groups. A firm atheist, Lloyd points to the religion of his upbringing as just one example of the harm that can ensue when religious authority goes unchecked.

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Alfred Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Good and to the point
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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Once again another little gem from Lloyd Evans, this time on preparing and leaving the Watchtower organization. He gives practical steps and suggestions in a clear and understandable way, since leaving such a controlling religion is never as easy as just deciding to walk out when one choses to. The consequences are serious both practically and emotionally. The cultist manner of this religion is evident when one sees the clear evidence of the mind control over so many people who are dissuaded to even use their common sense or investigate their beliefs in a rational way. Thankfully this book was written with them in mind and uniquely suited to aid them in their quest for true freedom. Well done and highly recommended.
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Margaret Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Get Out of Jail - Plan your Esca.pe
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018
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Why a book on How to escape from Jehovah's witnesses? Because, whether witnesses know it or not, they are in a prison. A prison in many ways. In a literal prison everything that a prisoner does is CONTROLLED. But the prisoners know it. Inside the 'witness prison' the "control" is unnoticed or if it is it is ACCEPTED. What control? Behavior, Information, Thought and Emotion. AKA the 'Bite' model. This model will identify very quickly any CULT or unusual control by an organization esp. a religious one. Start a prison riot. Enjoy your prison break. Freedom lies outside of the JW walls where life was meant to be.
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Robert J Gutbrod
5.0 out of 5 stars Very accurate
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018
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I enjoyed reading the book, so true and accurate but so sad that a book needs to be written on how to escape the JW's. Makes a lot of sense for former JW's and is full of practical advise.
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"Bernard Rich"
4.0 out of 5 stars If pulled off or successful? = free-dom!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
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Liked the simplicity of the approaches given. Realistic expectations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A gifted writer, who seeks facts and truth before ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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A gifted writer, who seeks facts and truth before putting pen to paper. A much needed and appreciated book. Thank you Mr Cedars. Looking forward to your next book.
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Rhentt
5.0 out of 5 stars Escape.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018
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Great information, I wish all doubting Jehovah's Witnesses would read it.
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Anonymous #2009
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
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Excellent
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Beth Z
5.0 out of 5 stars A book like this should not even be needed
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
A book like this should not even be needed. But if you are or are trying to exit being one of Jehovah's Witnesses, it is needed. You have the freedom to join or be baptized but unfortunately leaving is not so easy. When you find out the deceptions in their teachings and their flip flopping of doctrine and the end times and want to leave, You will be demonized. You will be labeled spiritually sick or eating from the table of demons. You will be shunned by all your JW friends and family in the majority of cases. There may be a few who see the cruelty in shunning but they are the exceptions. Thank-you Lloyd Evans for writing this book and helping ones escape this nightmare religion. Just the title of the book tells you its a cult as escaping should not be necessary.
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Michael Bechard
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of JW Situation & Best Strategies to Escape
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2018
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Lloyd Evans (“John Cedars”) does a superb job of enumerating the various issues of having been the victim of the JW indoctrination machine. Definitely a must-read for anyone who happens to ignominiously be found in the clutches of the JW sphere of undue influence, which, as we all know, puts those within a “believing” family and with close “friends” at odds with those family ties and friendships to the nth degree.
The writing style of “How to Escape From Jehovah’s Witnesses” is smooth yet powerfully apropos to all who have the courage and integrity to step forward onto the perspective of objective truth.
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Theragedone
5.0 out of 5 stars Good help
Reviewed in Germany on August 13, 2018
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This book indeed lists very important points to consider and follow before, while and after you break with the oppressive cult, called Jehovas witnesses.
It helped me personally to make important decisions while preparing to break my bonds.
And even after departure. It still continues to help me deal with the situation I now find myself in.

It might be added that is book is an excellent companion for "crisis of conscience"
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L Mackie
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2018
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I wish it were possible to give this a much higher rating!
Received today and 'things to do' put off for another day to finish reading this fantastic book.
If only this had been available when I exited the disgusting JW cult. However, I still found it incredibly informative.
This is an absolute must read for those wishing to leave and indeed those still 'in' who may be unaware of the inner workings of this organisation. Lloyd Evans offers wise and practical advice based on his own experiences both in and out of this suffocating so called religion and does so in a
calm and balanced manner.
Very highly recommended.
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Alice Mashon
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of interesting information.
Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2020
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I would buy the book again.
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ribbett
5.0 out of 5 stars Free from the Watchtower.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2018
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For those who are wondering how to escape the chains of the Watchtower (Jehovahs witnesses) religion, this is a vital guide. The author escaped the cult, so he has first hand advice on obtaining freedom. Gaining liberty is a hard road, but here is plenty of information on what to expect from the cult; how to get outside support; what to say to the family etc. Members of other cults trying to gain freedom might also benefit from this book.
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