A Spell Broken: A Memoir of Unholy Rules, Failed Prophecies and the Long Way Out

by Jon Fuller

if you are a man, does your hair measure an inch past your back collar? Does your cupboard contain sugar? How about daring to say, "God bless you" when someone sneezes? This was the system the author found himself part of from childhood. Every choice seemed like a test, and failing could mean punishment from God—maybe even eternal death.
A Spell Broken examines the numerous rules that the church stipulated. Over time, the price of remaining a member became impossible to justify—and walking out the doors became the only option.
Using dark humor and sarcasm, the author reveals the psychological techniques that were used to ensnare followers and keep them loyal. He shows both the bad and the good in the system, which made leaving even more difficult.
This is more than a story about leaving a church. It is about dismantling a system that reached into every facet of a member's life.
Filled with honest reflections, A Spell Broken is perfect for anyone who found themselves in a high-pressure group and had to go through the painful and arduous process of reconstructing their lives.

107 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2026