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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
The story was so raw and emotional, but she told beautifully. I kept forgetting that this was a memoir, but was glad to hear what happened as they grew up at the end. This was a gripping story that I couldn't put down. I'm glad most of them made it out of there.
This is a captivating and heart wrenching memoir that keeps the pages turning. It is a statement on the power of flawed beliefs and religion to control and ruin the lives of so many. Despite Ruth's tragedy, The Sound of Gravel is ultimately a testament to the enduring spirit of a powerful young woman doing what she must to save her family. Go on this journey with her, it's incredible.
4.5 stars rounded up. This raw and gripping memoir of a little girl, Ruth, who is born into a polygamist colony/cult in Northern Mexico is a really hard read. I felt sick to my stomach but compelled to hear the end of her story. The audiobook is read by her and very well done.
I really enjoyed reading this book. At times the subject matter was difficult - especially knowing it’s true!! - but the writing was good so it made it read like a novel.
This was an interesting account of Wariner's life as a child in a polygamist colony in Mexico. It was different from the other accounts I have read, and it was well written.
Read if you liked Educated! So poignant and heartfelt. I couldn’t put it down.
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There’s one thing I know to be true and that’s Mormons will fuck you up.