Kingston WritersFest 2020 Virtual Festival: Graphic Description – Memoir of a Moonie

The Kingston WritersFest 2020 virtual festival takes place September 23-27, 2020, with more than 60 writers in nearly 50 events over 5 days! The festival will include the stories of women, the stories of Indigenous writers, writers of different experiences, cultural backgrounds, and orientations.

Graphic Description – Memoir of a Moonie: 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm on September 24th, 2020

As a young woman at a crossroads, Marianne Boucher was introduced to a group of simple, kind, and loving people. She felt connected right away. However, using subtle brainwashing techniques, these recruiters indoctrinated her into the cult of a frightening spiritual abuser. In searing graphic novel form, Marianne, now a courtroom sketch artist, shares the story of her innocent entry and painful escape from a dangerous future. With images from the book as a supporting medium, Marianne discusses with Aara Macauley what it’s like to be indoctrinated and then deprogrammed.