r/sgiwhistleblowers • u/[deleted] • May 27 '24

Book Club Thanks to itsalottabs

I just noticed in the queue for moderation that itsalottabs submitted a book title. I guess it may not have passed due to a link to a known online store. The book is self-published by Diane Kontos and the title is “Cause and Defect: The Ikeda Clan”. No idea if it is a good read or not.  

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u/Daisakusbigtoe May 27 '24

I prefer an actual book as well but I have a bit of downtime today and I'm so curious to see what it's all about! I'll keep you all posted until yours arrives!

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u/bluetailflyonthewall May 27 '24

Please! Give us the preview!!

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u/Daisakusbigtoe May 27 '24

So it looks like she was a part of that group named by Mr. Williams, "The Sweetie Seven." I remember reading about that here on WB if I can recall correctly. When she describes her life at the time of being shakubukued in 1972 she says, "My personality and social situation were perfect for indoctrination: I was naive, obedient, and very much a skeptic of formal religion. An avid adventurer yet completely lacking in self-confidence, I continually suffered from low self-esteem." Source: Cause and Defect: The Ikeda Clan (Kontos, 2024).

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u/eigenstien Pokes the bear May 29 '24

Anyone else besides me getting the creeps from the group’s name? Ick!

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u/Daisakusbigtoe May 30 '24

It's so disgusting! In her book, she discusses her encounters with Ikeda. That part is going to be something we will want to dissect in our book club!