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A review by bexthebookworm
Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
“You don’t need to go back into battle. You need to heal. Really heal.”
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I don’t like rating memoirs as a feel like it’s not kind nor fair to the writer so I will not be adding stars.
This discussed being brainwashed by religion in such a direct yet fragile manner, and I very much enjoyed it. It touched on guilt of disobeying your parental figures and how much that truly can eat you alive. I grew up borderline fundamentalist evangelical and deconstruction of being a part of the religion is still something I continue struggle with after 24 years on this planet. I cope through this by listening to lots of discussion of religious cults knowing I’m not alone in my struggles and thus brought on me reading this. If you also have religious trauma or sexual abuse , especially if by family, please read with caution.
I’m beyond proud of Jill Duggar and her sister Jessa for coming forward with their trauma and taking that voice back. I also am so glad that she found such a kind loving husband who truly is her safety in life, one who believed her. 🩷
- if you love all things true crime, cults, and the horrifying reality of (some) TV Childhood Stars give this a shot! -
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I don’t like rating memoirs as a feel like it’s not kind nor fair to the writer so I will not be adding stars.
This discussed being brainwashed by religion in such a direct yet fragile manner, and I very much enjoyed it. It touched on guilt of disobeying your parental figures and how much that truly can eat you alive. I grew up borderline fundamentalist evangelical and deconstruction of being a part of the religion is still something I continue struggle with after 24 years on this planet. I cope through this by listening to lots of discussion of religious cults knowing I’m not alone in my struggles and thus brought on me reading this. If you also have religious trauma or sexual abuse , especially if by family, please read with caution.
I’m beyond proud of Jill Duggar and her sister Jessa for coming forward with their trauma and taking that voice back. I also am so glad that she found such a kind loving husband who truly is her safety in life, one who believed her. 🩷
- if you love all things true crime, cults, and the horrifying reality of (some) TV Childhood Stars give this a shot! -
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy