Rebecca Stott on her Costa Biography Prize-winning book In the Days of Rain

Rebecca Stott’s book In the Days of Rain tells the story of her family’s membership of and escape from the Exclusive Brethren. Reviewing the book for the Church Times, Malcolm Doney described it as “a dark journey into indoctrination, cruelty, and control”, and a “powerful and compelling” read. It was awarded the Costa Biography Award and is available in paperback from the Church House Bookshop for £9.99. Rebecca Stott will be in conversation with Malcolm Doney at this weekend’s Greenbelt Festival. Ed Thornton spoke to Rebecca Stott about the book.