She was born into an apocalyptic cult founded by her grandfather and endured years of abuse and dysfunction while preparing for the end of the world. It's all in Michelle Dowd’s moving new memoir "Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult", and she joined us live in our studio to share more.

Join Michelle tonight at the following book event:

• Michelle Dowd in Conversation With Liz Prato
• Monday, March 20th
• 7:00pm
• Powell’s City of Books
• 10th & West Burnside in Portland
• For more information click here