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Who was Eusie, also known as Meyer Mossel? How did the synagogue cantor come to seek refuge at the Beje? Meyer Mossel was nicknamed Eusie when he lived in Corrie ten Boom’s home. He was a high-risk Jewish man because he had distinct features that made him stand out. Read about how Eusie came to live at the Beje and his relationship with the others in the home.
How many people were in the ten Boom family in Haarlem? Who were Corrie ten Boom’s siblings? Who were Corrie ten Boom’s parents? The ten Boom family is a large extended family that included Corrie ten Boom’s parents, siblings, and aunts. Much of the ten Boom family, especially Corrie ten Boom’s siblings, were involved in the Dutch Resistance. Read more about the brave acts of the ten Boom family and how their faith inspired them to act.
What PUA terms do members of the seduction community use? What do these terms have to do with different PUA gurus and their methods? These PUA terms are all a part of overall PUA strategies. The first step for Neil Strauss in the PUA community was taking workshops, understanding PUA terms and PUA jargon, and applying them.
What was the relationship between Mystery and Katya in The Game? How did their relationship cause issues amongst other PUAs? Mystery and Katya entered into a relationship when the group of gurus moved to into the Project Hollywood house. Infidelity, as well as Mystery’s unresolved issues surrounding abandonment by his father contributed to their tumultuous relationship.
What was the relationship between Neil Strauss and Lisa Leveridge in The Game? How did Neil Strauss and Lisa meet, and what happened between them? Neil Strauss and Lisa Leveridge had a relationship that inspired “Style” to leave the PUA community. Neil Strauss and Lisa’s relationship was built on their genuine personalities, instead of the persona he’d crafted.
What is sarging? What does it mean to sarge in the pickup artist community? Sarging is the actual act of picking up women. The term sarging is one of many words specific to the PUA community that Neil Strauss learned. For PUAs, sarging is one of the main components of being a pickup artist. Read about Neil Strauss learning about the sarging technique.
Who was Karel from The Hiding Place? How did his relationship with Corrie ten Boom affect her? Karel was a classmate Corrie met when she was 14. Later, Karel and Corrie had a brief courtship that did not end in marriage. Read about the relationship between Corrie and Karel from The Hiding Place.
Who is Mystery in The Game? What is his PUA method and what is his relationship with Neil Strauss, aka Style? Mystery in The Game is one of the pickup artists Neil Strauss follows and writes about in his book chronicling his time in the pickup artist community. Mystery in The Game is one of the top PUAs, and his methods influence Strauss and his lifestyle.
Is Chase Andrews in Where the Crawdads Sing an example of manipulative partner? What did he do and what happened to him? Where the Crawdads Sing offers an important example of what a manipulative partner looks like. Through Kya’s relationship with Chase Andrews, readers can see signs of a manipulative partner. This helps us understand Kya’s relationship, and her motivation for events that happen later in the novel.
Who is Wendy Snowden? What kind of relationship did Edward Snowden have with his mother? Wendy Snowden is the mother of Edward Snowden, and was a part of why he grew up with a love for books and technology. Learn more about Edward Snowden, Wendy Snowden, and the relationship between mother and son.