Dinner for Vampires, Life on a Cult TV Show, While also in an Actual Cult! By Bethany Joy Lenz
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In *Dinner for Vampires*, Bethany Joy Lenz, best known for her role on *One Tree Hill*, shares the harrowing yet inspiring story of her decade-long entanglement in a cult and her eventual quest for freedom. After achieving fame in the early 2000s, Lenz’s career soared while her personal life spiraled into a secret world hidden from even her closest friends and costars.
An only child craving a sense of belonging, Lenz found what she thought was a supportive Bible study group among Hollywood creatives. However, this seemingly innocent group soon evolved into a manipulative and abusive cult known as The Big House Family. Led by a domineering minister, the cult preyed on Lenz’s vulnerabilities, isolating her from the world, controlling her finances, and dictating her life. Lenz, swept into this web of manipulation, was coerced into marrying the minister's son and surrendering millions of her earnings. Her every move was monitored, and she was subjected to brutal psychological tactics, including Maoist-style sessions and constant “counseling” from the cult's leaders.
It wasn’t until Lenz became a mother that she found the strength to escape, driven by a deep desire to protect her child from the same fate. With help from an unlikely source—a *One Tree Hill* superfan—she broke free after nearly a decade. *Dinner for Vampires* is a powerful and darkly humorous memoir about reclaiming one's identity, the trauma of manipulation, and rediscovering faith on her journey to healing and self-empowerment. 📚❤️
An only child craving a sense of belonging, Lenz found what she thought was a supportive Bible study group among Hollywood creatives. However, this seemingly innocent group soon evolved into a manipulative and abusive cult known as The Big House Family. Led by a domineering minister, the cult preyed on Lenz’s vulnerabilities, isolating her from the world, controlling her finances, and dictating her life. Lenz, swept into this web of manipulation, was coerced into marrying the minister's son and surrendering millions of her earnings. Her every move was monitored, and she was subjected to brutal psychological tactics, including Maoist-style sessions and constant “counseling” from the cult's leaders.
It wasn’t until Lenz became a mother that she found the strength to escape, driven by a deep desire to protect her child from the same fate. With help from an unlikely source—a *One Tree Hill* superfan—she broke free after nearly a decade. *Dinner for Vampires* is a powerful and darkly humorous memoir about reclaiming one's identity, the trauma of manipulation, and rediscovering faith on her journey to healing and self-empowerment. 📚❤️
Listed on 16 November, 2024