Dundee author Mary Rosenberger grew up in Freedom Village USA, which claimed to be a Christian home for troubled teens on Seneca Lake. Through its atmosphere of fear and controlling leader, Mary suffered spiritual abuse and came to see Freedom Village for what it was: a religious cult, though full of well-meaning followers. Ask Mary anything about her unique inner-circle story from her family's thirty-year staff residency and eventual exodus from Freedom Village.

Join Mary for a reading from her memoir, an ask-me-anything Q&A session, and book signing at the Dundee Library at noon on Saturday, December 14. "Freedom Village: A Memoir" debuts November 21.

Local author Mary Rosenberger grew up in Freedom Village, which claimed to be a Christian home for troubled teens on Seneca Lake. Through its atmosphere of fear, Mary suffered spiritual abuse that shaped her relationship with God. After her family's exodus from Freedom Village in Mary's twenties, she discovered a path for healing and a God of love and grace.

Join Mary for a reading from her memoir, an ask-me-anything Q&A session, and book signing at the Southeast Steuben County Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23. "Freedom Village: A Memoir" debuts on November 21.

Dundee author Mary Rosenberger grew up in Freedom Village USA, which claimed to be a Christian home for troubled teens on Seneca Lake. Through its atmosphere of fear and controlling leader, Mary suffered spiritual abuse and came to see Freedom Village for what it was: a religious cult, though full of well-meaning followers. Ask Mary anything about her unique inner-circle story from her family's thirty-year staff residency and eventual exodus from Freedom Village.

Join Mary for a reading from her memoir, an ask-me-anything Q&A session, and book signing at the Penn Yan Library from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, for the debut of "Freedom Village: A Memoir."

Payette Publishing is proud to release "Freedom Village: A Memoir" on November 21.

Alysha Love makes her publishing debut with "Freedom Village," the story of one woman's upbringing in a religious cult under a Trump-like leader—and her eventual escape from its grasp. Its message of hope is a beacon for those searching for light.

A limited number of copies of "Freedom Village: A Memoir" will be available for purchase.