Davidito Book — The Story Of
Story of Davidito is one of the most disturbing and controversial artifacts in the history of cult research. Published in 1982 by the Children of God (now The Family International
: The book documents the early life of Ricky Rodriguez, nicknamed "Davidito" (Little David), the unofficially adopted son of cult leader David Berg and his partner Karen Zerby. A "Messianic" Upbringing The Story Of Davidito Book
: The book was distributed to cult members as an instructional tool for "Childcare Revolution," using Davidito as the prime example of how to raise children within the group’s "Law of Love". Content and Controversy Story of Davidito is one of the most
: Prophesied as the future leader of the cult, Rodriguez was raised as a "Prince" who would one day "call down fire from Heaven". Parenting Manual Content and Controversy : Prophesied as the future
The book is notorious for documenting severe child abuse in a "celebratory" tone.
), this 762-page book was intended as a guide for "ideal" childcare but instead became a graphic chronicle of the systemic sexual abuse of a child. Origins and Purpose The Subject
