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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
dark
informative
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual assault
Completely fascinating. At times hard to read, but hopeful at the end. A gripping read.
ugh okay moved on to this after I didn’t like the narrator of Stolen Innocence but this narrator isn’t any better, I want to read but I just don’t think I can stand the audio
Wow! An amazing book about one woman's courage and determination in the face of almost insurmountable odds. She's a true survivor in every sense of the word. A difficult but important read if you're interested in the rights of women and how they can be taken away, even in the United States of America.
The topic is enthralling....her writing style is....yawnable. Every single detail...was too much. She needed editing.
Highly enjoyed getting some insight into the FDLS lifestyle, even if it was hard to hear about. I am not sure why the government allows the police to only be FDLS members...and doesn't enforce education for the children.
I would not recommend....read the 19th Wife instead.
Highly enjoyed getting some insight into the FDLS lifestyle, even if it was hard to hear about. I am not sure why the government allows the police to only be FDLS members...and doesn't enforce education for the children.
I would not recommend....read the 19th Wife instead.
harrowing, interesting story ... seems very similar to Triumph (her second book)
I read this book a month ago and I'm surprised I never wrote a review for it. So, let me recall some feelings regarding it.
When it comes to cults and memoirs of those in these predicaments I'm always an avid reader/intrigued person. I could never understand nor attempt to fathom how the person lived and how they think of their life now, but after reading this, I'm glad that Carolyn told her story and her family made it out safely.
I think why I gave it three stars is that though she had children by this man, she was not 100% shaming him. From how she writes in the book, one minute she despises him and wants to escape from him, the next she forgives him for what he has done. There was a lot of that going on.
When it comes to cults and memoirs of those in these predicaments I'm always an avid reader/intrigued person. I could never understand nor attempt to fathom how the person lived and how they think of their life now, but after reading this, I'm glad that Carolyn told her story and her family made it out safely.
I think why I gave it three stars is that though she had children by this man, she was not 100% shaming him. From how she writes in the book, one minute she despises him and wants to escape from him, the next she forgives him for what he has done. There was a lot of that going on.
Both informative and disturbing, it captured my attention from the beginning.
Carolyn Jessop was born into FLDS but by educating herself she was able to see it for what it really is. You can really see the contrast between having information and education versus the other women who were deprived of such opportunities. Its is a journey in extreme circumstances, an emotionally abuse marriage can happen to everyone, and having 8 children with a man you never loved is a scenario that I hope no women have to partake in.
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Violence