Michelle Dowd, Author of "Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Family Cult"

<p>Michelle Dowd is a journalism professor at Chaffey College, a contributor to national newspapers including the New York Times, and she's the author of the new book "Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Family Cult." The book is based on her childhood growing up in an apocalyptic cult founded by her grandfather whose members lived in the San Gabriel Valley and in a remote mountain camp in the Angeles National Forest.&nbsp;</p><p>During this podcast, Dowd takes us inside the cult and details the deprivation and abuse she suffered as a child. Dowd also reveals how foraging provided her with the sustenance she needed to survive the experience.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>