The book was highlighted when Mark Laxer spoke about his memoir, noting it offered a coming-of-age narrative set within a destructive cult. He described the story as beginning in his high‑school years, when he was searching for something bigger than himself, and encouraged listeners to check it out. The discussion presented the memoir as a compelling insight into life inside the inner circle of Atmananda.
Episode: I Am Rama | 2. Becoming
Mark Laxer discussed his memoir about growing up in the inner circle of Atmananda, describing it as a comingofage story set in a destructive cult.
It's called Take Me for a Ride. It's a story that starts back when Mark was in high school, back when he was a little like Freddie had been at the same age, looking for something bigger than himself.
You can also check out Take Me For A Ride, Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult by Mark Lackser.