Review: Passage - Caroline Overington

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Review: Passage - Caroline Overington - October 2012

I was in a bit of a slump and knew I wanted to read something but I couldn't decide what I was in the mood for, so I picked up a quick read from Australian author Caroline Overington as I knew I would enjoy this one and again it would be a fast read. The book starts with us being introduced to Paul Bannerman who is the newly elected Deputy for the State of Victoria when a news release comes out about his past and his short time in the cult of the Jesus People run by Brother Ruhamah. As a young man, Paul didn't know what he wanted to do with his life and was just on a track of wandering. That was until one day at college, 17-year-old Paul met Brother Ruhamah at the college campus and he captured Paul's attention. Paul decided to up and sell what little possessions he had and go live on the commune and embrace the commune life which he did for a while until he came one day to the conclusion that he had gotten what he wanted out of it. This was a read that does get you wondering whether the life of a cult member is worth it as often the idea of giving up the fast life and living a simpler one does pop into people's minds, but in reality, would you give up your free will for total freedom? Exchange one for the other? 


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