The Abode of Love
The Remarkable Tale of Growing Up in a Religious Cult
Published on 4. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-84596-213-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Abode of Love is Kate Barlow's remarkable account of growing up within the remnants of a religious cult. Protected from the truth about her family's past by a wall of secrecy, it was years before Kate unearthed her grandfather's controversial claim to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and learned of the rumours that had circulated within the local Somerset community of sexual scandals, 'spiritual brides' and peculiar rituals. This is the gripping story of how one woman pieced together a hidden family history and uncovered a more shocking truth than she ever imagined.
Reviews / Votes
"The most extraordinary story - well worth telling" -- Margaret Forster "Every bit as gripping and compelling as the most imaginative fiction (Critic's Choice)" Daily Mail "Full of surprises ... few family histories can hold as many dark secrets, some of which are very peculiar indeed (****)" Independent on Sunday "A really amazing story" Somerset Life "A charming story of childhood in Forties and Fifties rural England" Sunday ExpressMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
1 x 8pp b/w
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84596-213-5 (9781845962135)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
E-Book
03/2011
1st Edition
Mainstream Publishing
€6.99
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Person
Kate Barlow was born in Egypt, where her father was serving with the British forces, and grew up in England. Between 1960 and 1965, she served in the Women's Royal Air Force and later became a newspaper reporter. In 1980, she moved to Canada, where she still resides with her family.