My Life in Australia's Most Infamous Cult (Part 1)
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Ben Shenton grew up in a religious sect in central Victoria called 'The Family'. The children were told that their leader, Anne Hamilton-Byrne, was a reincarnation of Jesus Christ and were made to dress alike and bleach their hair. This continued until Ben was 15, when police raided the compound. Ben tells us about his life before and after that raid. You can buy Ben Shenton's autobiography 'Life Behind the Wire' here. What It Was Like TikTok What It Was Like Youtube Hosted by Julian Morgans A Superreal production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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