Here are some books which I can highly recommend to aid you in your recovery. These books helped me personally when I was waking up from the JW religion, and even more so after I’d left. Click on a book to download.

Crises of Conscience by Ray Franz (former governing body member).

A must read for every JW, and exJW. A gripping insider’s account of life at the top of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, exposing hidden truths and the cost of following your conscience.

Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan PhD — a powerful guide to understanding and breaking free from high-control groups, written by a former cult member turned mental health expert. This is the book that made me realise that the JW religion is indeed a cult.

Shepherd the Flock of God — the secret elders' manual used by Jehovah’s Witness leaders. Discover the hidden rules that govern disfellowshipping, control, and internal judicial procedures.

Captives of a Concept by Don Cameron — a clear, logical breakdown of the Watchtower’s flawed authority, written by a former elder to help Jehovah’s Witnesses think critically and break free. Written in the familiar format and font as Watchtower literaure.