In the Shadow of Enlightenment

A Girl's Journey Through the Osho Rajneesh Cult

De: Sarito Carroll

Narrado por: Zoe Fletcher

In the Shadow of Enlightenment is the gripping story of Carroll’s childhood inside the Osho Rajneesh cult—one of the most controversial spiritual movements of the 20th century. While in the commune, Sarito was submerged in a world where devotion and freedom clashed with manipulation, sexual misconduct, and neglect. This was the life she knew until the movement collapsed amid scandal and criminal charges in 1985, when sixteen-year-old Sarito was thrust into a society she knew little about.

Now, decades later, after battling shame, fear, and self-doubt, Sarito breaks her silence to expose the abuse, exploitation, and disillusionment she endured in the Rajneesh community. She stands up against this formidable spiritual institution that promised liberation while concealing dark secrets behind its facade of love and joy. With raw honesty and heart-wrenching clarity, she recounts her fight to reclaim her identity, confront the community’s betrayal, and heal on her own terms. It is a powerful story of survival, resilience, courage, and hard-won freedom.

In the Shadow of Enlightenment is a profoundly moving exposé about the hidden dangers lurking behind charismatic leaders and spiritual movements. It will inspire and challenge you to question where you place your trust.

©2024 Sarito Carroll (P)2024 Sarito Carroll

What a Story!

In the Shadows of Enlightenment is a raw, powerful memoir that takes listeners through Sarito Carroll's emotional journey growing up in the Osho Rajneesh cult. The narrator brings the story to life with a compelling voice that conveys the depth of Sarito’s experiences, from the initial sense of belonging to the painful realizations that followed. This audiobook is a poignant exploration of self-discovery, healing, and the courage to face one’s past. A must-listen for anyone interested in new-age cults and the damage that exists behind the facade of "its all love and light."

Highly recommend this book

Thank you Sarito for sharing your story. This book is very well written and is a powerful, heavy, interesting, and real story. It’s a must read.