Front Cover; Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; 1: Creating Charisma; 2: Groups; 3: Three Streams; 4: The Honeymoon; 5: The Farm; 6: Lea's Makeover; 7: Confrontation; 8: Creating Therafields; 9: Therapy; 10: The Heart and Spirit of the Community; 11: Lea's Fulfillment; 12: Betrayal; 13: The End of the Sixties; 14: The Opposition to Community; 15: Decline; 16: The Death of Idealism; 17: The Double Life; 18: Prayers for the Dead; Acknowledgements; Back Cover
Summary
A behind-the-scenes look at a 1970s phenomenon, this study - written by someone who was involved in and a key member of the movement - discusses Therafields and how 900 people came to live in a therapeutic community in Toronto. The stories of the participants, who not only lived together but also helped build a real estate empire, and the charismatic but not accredited founder Lea Hindley-Smith are explored with unparalleled access to their lives. Also examining how the downfall of the commune coincided with the 1980s property bust, this is a comprehensive look at a therapeutic commune