| a WOLF among the SHEEP |
This new book traces the rise
and downfall of Australian cult leader William Kamm, who has been
regarded by
his followers throughout the world as a prophet during the
past 25 years. The Little Pebble appointed
himself chief
of a global network of seers and claims he will be the last Pope of the
Roman Catholic Church. His life and leadership of his sect - the Order
of Saint Charbel, based near Nowra on the NSW south coast - is
exposed in an
unauthorised biography,
which is
available through this website. More details: Home
GLENN TALAUE
(an ex-cult member who is named in
'a WOLF among the SHEEP')
(an ex-cult member who is named in
'a WOLF among the SHEEP')
I've
read your book and it reads like a novel. It is a page-turner whatever
chapter you read - and this from me, who has shut the cult out of my
life. The level of William Kamm's deception is astounding when I
compare it to what I know from him personally and his releases via
letters, documents, autobiography and discussions.
The book hits home. It made me feel guilty about my involvement. The book has given me an overall sense of: 'Have I done enough?'. I especially like the critique on the Catholic Church's lack or responsibility and foresight.
Anyone who financially contributed in a big way to Kamm and reads your book can be nothing but angry with him when they finish the book. It was hard to breathe when reading the chapter 'How a prophet makes a profit'. I know it's not your intention, but this chapter could cost frail folk a minor heart attack!
Regards,
Glenn Talaue
Ex-cult member
WALLY ANGLESEA
(Wally has publicly criticised The Little Pebble's misconduct and numerous prophecy failures through a website, which was established many years ago. In his usual indomitable style, Wally posted these initial comments on his website.)
(Wally has publicly criticised The Little Pebble's misconduct and numerous prophecy failures through a website, which was established many years ago. In his usual indomitable style, Wally posted these initial comments on his website.)
I'll
admit, I'm biased. I have a common interest with the author in exposing
Kamm for what he is, so my review is inevitably going to be coloured by
that. However, after reading the first chapter on-line, I have to put
up a quick review. A full review will be forthcoming as soon as I get
the whole book.
Graeme has been a journalist for years. He has the skills to put a comprehensive, logical explanation of things, that gets to the core of the story. This book has been three years in the writing. If you think the stuff on my webpages exposes Kamm, well, this book does more. It eviscerates him. It exposes the fundamental iniquity of what he has done. And it doesn't pull a single punch.
For anyone who wants to explore and understand the behaviour and motivation of a cult leader such as Kamm (and he's a classic example, displaying many of the behaviours of others, such as Warren Jeffs, Geoffrey Lundgren, Jim Jones and David Koresh), this is a worthwhile resource, and we should all have this book in our kit bag.
Chapter 1, 'The dawning of a new error', gets right into the context, quoting extensively some of the lust letters William sent to his prospective bed partners (queens), demonstrating one of Kamm's prime motivations in running his cult. It's hard to read without becoming emotionally affected by the facts.
And facts is what they are. They come from Kamm's own writing. In his own hand. With his own signature. Based on my reading of Chapter 1, this is a book that deserves to be read.
It shoud also be standard reading by our politicians, police and anyone who has to deal with these kinds of issues, as the growth and influence of these kinds of cults continues without pause.
Wally Anglesea
Graeme has been a journalist for years. He has the skills to put a comprehensive, logical explanation of things, that gets to the core of the story. This book has been three years in the writing. If you think the stuff on my webpages exposes Kamm, well, this book does more. It eviscerates him. It exposes the fundamental iniquity of what he has done. And it doesn't pull a single punch.
For anyone who wants to explore and understand the behaviour and motivation of a cult leader such as Kamm (and he's a classic example, displaying many of the behaviours of others, such as Warren Jeffs, Geoffrey Lundgren, Jim Jones and David Koresh), this is a worthwhile resource, and we should all have this book in our kit bag.
Chapter 1, 'The dawning of a new error', gets right into the context, quoting extensively some of the lust letters William sent to his prospective bed partners (queens), demonstrating one of Kamm's prime motivations in running his cult. It's hard to read without becoming emotionally affected by the facts.
And facts is what they are. They come from Kamm's own writing. In his own hand. With his own signature. Based on my reading of Chapter 1, this is a book that deserves to be read.
It shoud also be standard reading by our politicians, police and anyone who has to deal with these kinds of issues, as the growth and influence of these kinds of cults continues without pause.
Wally Anglesea
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