Plot Summary

The Beautiful Side of Evil

Johanna Michaelsen
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The Beautiful Side of Evil

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1982

Book Brief

Johanna Michaelsen

The Beautiful Side of Evil

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1982
Book Details
Pages

222

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Mexico • 1970s

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Beautiful Side of Evil is a 1982 Christianity-themed memoir by Johanna Michaelsen, detailing her exploration of the occult, psychics, and mind control in search of life answers, ultimately leading her to reject these practices as satanic and recommit to Jesus Christ. The final sections aim to warn about the dangers of occult practices, which Johanna believes are instruments of the Devil.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

699 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Johanna Michaelsen's The Beautiful Side of Evil provides a gripping narrative of her experiences with the supernatural. While praised for its engaging storytelling and strong message of faith, some critics find the book overly sensational and question the authenticity of its accounts. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read for those interested in the spiritual and paranormal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Beautiful Side of Evil?

Readers who enjoy examining the interplay between spirituality and personal experience would find The Beautiful Side of Evil captivating. Fans of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis or People of the Lie by M. Scott Peck, which explore themes of good and evil, will appreciate Johanna Michaelsen's journey through occultism and her subsequent Christian conversion.

4.3

699 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

222

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Mexico • 1970s

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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