The chilling 2016 documentary Holy Hell revealed to audiences the truth about the Buddhafield cult. But Radhia Gleis, featured in the documentary, knows more than any one film could possibly capture. Gleis was a member of Buddhafield for 25 years. In her new book, The Followers, "Holy Hell" and the Disciples of Narcissistic Leaders she takes readers on an eye-opening journey that weaves her unsettling personal experiences with broader explorations into the dangers of groupthink. Raw, honest and jaw-dropping, The Followers draws cautionary parallels between cult dynamics and today’s political landscape.The chilling 2016 documentary Holy Hell revealed to audiences the truth about the Buddhafield cult. But Radhia Gleis, featured in the documentary, knows more than any one film could possibly capture. Gleis was a member of Buddhafield for 25 years. In her new book, The Followers, she takes readers on an eye-opening journey that weaves her unsettling personal experiences with broader explorations into the dangers of groupthink. Raw, honest and jaw-dropping, The Followers draws cautionary parallels between cult dynamics and today’s political landscape.
Author Radhia Gleis is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, CCN, MEd. biochemical analyst and educator for over 35 years. She has appeared as a featured guest on numerous radio and television shows including Fox News, Austin. She hosted The Health Revolution and Let’s Get Healthy on Talk 1370 AM, KLBJ, and The Wellness Connection podcast on Voice America. She was the host and executive producer of three YouTube series: Wake up America; How the Body Works; and The Natural Way. She was featured in the internationally viewed movie, Holy Hell, which was broadcast on CNN and named one of Sundance Film Festival’s and Netflix’s top 10 documentaries. It can now be viewed on Amazon Prime.
