Gurus & Charisma

Is the charismatic guru a liberator or pied piper? Psychologist and guru expert André van der Braak analyzes the dangerous aspects of the relationship between the guru and his students and explains their appeal. He then uses examples to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy charisma. The last part of the book guides the reader to more healthy forms of discipleship and concludes with a quick guide for knowing whetheryour guru is leading you down the wrong track.

André van der Braak, PhD, lived in the spiritual community of American guru Andrew Cohen, as documented in his compelling memoirEnlightenment Blues.