Extremism doesn't begin with ideology.
It begins with unmet emotional needs.
The Rise of "Quiet Extremism" explains how ordinary people drift into rigid, absolutist thinking without ever intending to. Drawing on psychology, trauma research, digital behavior, and real-life case studies, this book maps out a 12-stage progression that turns vulnerability into identity collapse-and eventually, recovery.
Readers will learn:
Why people radicalize quietly, not loudly
How belonging, fear, and online influence reshape thinking
The emotional costs of losing (and regaining) the self
What families, educators, and communities can do to intervene
A powerful, accessible, and compassionate exploration of the human mind in an age of confusion, noise, and loneliness.