American Messiahs
Narrated by Joel Richards
- Released
- June 4, 2019
- Length
- 12 hrs 17 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
In "American Messiahs," Adam Morris reexamines the powerful influence of messianic figures throughout American history, challenging long-held misconceptions about cult leaders. Highlighting the lives of notable figures like Cyrus Teed, Father Divine, and Jim Jones, Morris reveals how these individuals, often dismissed as dangerous outliers, played crucial roles in addressing societal issues such as income inequality, gender conformity, and racial injustice. This provocative work underscores the significance of their visions in shaping the American consciousness and the relentless pursuit of an elusive "American Dream."
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