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The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice
M. Bridget Cook, Rebecca Musser
4.01 AVERAGE
310 reviews for:
The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice
M. Bridget Cook, Rebecca Musser
4.01 AVERAGE
Slightly higher quality writing than sisters book, a little confusing at first if you read both due to pseudonyms, recommend reading both (Elissa’s first, Stolen Innocence - Elissa Wall) despite some overlap as it doesn’t feel repetitive, fascinating look into the inner circle of the “divine Prophet(s)” of the FLDS and their hypocritical lifestyle and sexual obsessions
I will never understand people. I've read quite a few books about cults, including one by this author's sister, but it was harder this time because the whole of the Christian church has seemed like it has turned into a cult recently and the entire world has gone bananas.
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medium-paced
The accuracy of some of Musser's accounts were called into question after the book was published... nevertheless, this provides an interesting look into Mormon life!
"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
medium-paced
This was definitely a harrowing read. I have read a lot about the FLDS (the best thing being [b:Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith|10847|Under the Banner of Heaven A Story of Violent Faith|Jon Krakauer|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1356441391l/10847._SY75_.jpg|1723947] ), but this was the first book I read from a former FLDS member. The things the author recounts, especially when looking at evidence for Warren Jeffs's trial is hugely disturbing, and I would advise against reading this if physical abuse, sexual assault, and crimes against children are triggering for you.
I appreciate that this book gave me an in-depth look into what it was like growing up in FLDS. It was so gratifying to see her escape and help others who were getting out as well.
The main thing that threw me off was the intense amount of dialogue. I appreciate that the author was giving us a full recount of events, but I have a hard time believing that the level of dialogue in the book is something that could be remembered word-for-word. It didn't detract majorly from the story being told, but I did notice it. Also, while it did not affect my rating at all, I do find myself hoping that she is no longer involved in the multilevel-marketing company she briefly mentioned in the book. I know this can be a controversial opinion, but MLMs are predatory and most often target vulnerable women with inaccurate promises of making money (studies show that up to 97% of people in MLMs do not even make back their investment).
Overall, powerful story. I hope that Ms. Musser has had a successful and happy life, and I am proud of her for standing up for women.
I appreciate that this book gave me an in-depth look into what it was like growing up in FLDS. It was so gratifying to see her escape and help others who were getting out as well.
The main thing that threw me off was the intense amount of dialogue. I appreciate that the author was giving us a full recount of events, but I have a hard time believing that the level of dialogue in the book is something that could be remembered word-for-word. It didn't detract majorly from the story being told, but I did notice it. Also, while it did not affect my rating at all, I do find myself hoping that she is no longer involved in the multilevel-marketing company she briefly mentioned in the book. I know this can be a controversial opinion, but MLMs are predatory and most often target vulnerable women with inaccurate promises of making money (studies show that up to 97% of people in MLMs do not even make back their investment).
Overall, powerful story. I hope that Ms. Musser has had a successful and happy life, and I am proud of her for standing up for women.
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Interesting, but very disturbing and sad reality for the people caught up in this lifestyle.