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kristenkong's review against another edition
2.0
The nephew of a Mormon sect leader chronicles life in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and what came after. Among a 10,000-member Mormon community, Jeffs grew up with three mothers, more than a dozen siblings, and a deep fear of the world outside of the church. Within the secretive community, Jeffs was taught that purity came from special attention to dress, hard work, generosity and, most importantly, obedience to one's elders (especially his uncle, the prophet Warren Jeffs). The focus of this fast-paced memoir is the sexual abuse Jeffs and his brothers endured at the hands of their relatives during church and school functions, for which he would file a class-action lawsuit in 2004. Jeffs's descent into depression proves the beginning of the end for his relationship with the church and, consequently, with much of his family. Meh. I have read better. Too much about one family vs. situation.
shellireadz's review against another edition
3.0
This book made me incredibly sad.
I felt so bad for the children and adults caught up in the grips of this cult it does not seem that something so horrible could happen in America.
I found the narrative easy to follow but had to read in one sitting just simply based on the way the subject matter made me feel.
I will think about this young man and his family for years to come. I have read extensively about this brand of polygamy in America and what he has had to say here seems to correlate with what others who have come from similar backgrounds as this young man.
Hard to read but very informative.
favelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I thought that this book gave some great insight as to what was happening in the FLDS church. I give kudos to the author for being able to write about such a horrific time in his life.
chrissig44's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Incest, Rape, and Sexual content
cdraider's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
I have read numerous books about the FLDS cult and this book by far is the most informative. Brent takes his time to explain to you the beliefs that lead to the practices and sites his references. This is done phenomenally well. He does such a great job of showing how the faith got to the point it did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual violence