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positivewoman2013's review against another edition
5.0
Written very clearly. Love for her family runs throughout, but she had to step up and let the truth be told.
christina_likes_to_read's review
4.0
This was a hard subject matter to read about. But, I thought the book was well written and it kept my interest. 3.5 stars.
migimon2002's review
4.0
This is now the third book I've read regarding the FLDS culture. I was engaged in Elissa's story from start to finish. She was subjected to some extreme situations at such a young age. I am happy she was able to discover the freedom of choice - once she was able to leave the FLDS. I wish her happiness with her husband and children, and hope she can be reunited with other family members in the future. There is a lot to be learned from Elissa's internal strength & perseverance, and I highly recommend this memoir.
tlctbr's review
3.0
It's hard to believe this type of thing is going on in our country. It's a very interesting story and worth reading for content.
kaylawhite17's review
4.0
This was overall a fascinating story. I felt some of it was a little drawn out and I was ready for the book to be over when it was done. I find other religions and cultures fascinating. Especially ones that use religion to control a large group of people. I felt like the author did a good job portraying both the bad in the religion and the good. I wouldn't read it again, but it was an interesting one time read! ;)
kimball_hansen's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I chuckled at the part where the people from Crick were referred to as "Crickers" like Aunt Donna says.
Her mom said the husband is supposed to teach about having a baby.
I think that the reason God commanded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to stop practicing plural marriage wasn't because of the US laws and being "afraid" of them like many nay-sayers believe. It's because of the offshoot churches like the FLDS making an abomination and disgrace of it all.
I wonder how many girls felt like she did after getting married.
I don't know why she says she loves her mom so much. All that she wrote about her was negative and not loving.
I didn't know that Warren denied being the prophet and said he was deceived. [b:Breaking Free: How I Escaped My Father-Warren Jeffs-Polygamy, and the FLDS Cult|34217597|Breaking Free How I Escaped My Father-Warren Jeffs-Polygamy, and the FLDS Cult|Rachel Jeffs|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1498607251l/34217597._SY75_.jpg|55268473] took place after and it said he had a strong hold on the church well after he was sent to prison. I'm glad this one has details of the legal stuff. Speaking of which, I hate the kinds of lawyers that defend obvious guilty people like Warren. They should share in some of the conviction and retribution.
Her mom said the husband is supposed to teach about having a baby.
I think that the reason God commanded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to stop practicing plural marriage wasn't because of the US laws and being "afraid" of them like many nay-sayers believe. It's because of the offshoot churches like the FLDS making an abomination and disgrace of it all.
I wonder how many girls felt like she did after getting married.
I don't know why she says she loves her mom so much. All that she wrote about her was negative and not loving.
I didn't know that Warren denied being the prophet and said he was deceived. [b:Breaking Free: How I Escaped My Father-Warren Jeffs-Polygamy, and the FLDS Cult|34217597|Breaking Free How I Escaped My Father-Warren Jeffs-Polygamy, and the FLDS Cult|Rachel Jeffs|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1498607251l/34217597._SY75_.jpg|55268473] took place after and it said he had a strong hold on the church well after he was sent to prison. I'm glad this one has details of the legal stuff. Speaking of which, I hate the kinds of lawyers that defend obvious guilty people like Warren. They should share in some of the conviction and retribution.
katietopp's review
3.0
I love a memoir about an ex-cult member. But this one didn't hit me the right way. I think it's because I have heard Wall family's story before. It was a bit longer than it needed to be.
jeslyncat's review
5.0
one of the best memoirs of the FLDS I've ever read (and I've read about a dozen). This is a real life, these are real experiences.
The best thing about this book is that [a:Elissa Wall|1169791|Elissa Wall|http://www.goodreads.com/assets/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg] has found happiness and let go of the anger and bitterness towards her childhood. The fact that she let those things out before writing this book is one of the main things that makes it stand out, it makes it more raw and a lot better to read.
The best thing about this book is that [a:Elissa Wall|1169791|Elissa Wall|http://www.goodreads.com/assets/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg] has found happiness and let go of the anger and bitterness towards her childhood. The fact that she let those things out before writing this book is one of the main things that makes it stand out, it makes it more raw and a lot better to read.
24marsha's review
3.0
Hard to believe how brainwashed the women living in the FLDS sect seem to be. I the reading I have done about this way of life I am always surprised at how mean the women can be to each other. It is sad. It shows so much strength and courage to be able to leave all your family behind and walk away from the abuse that these women are taught is normal.