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Save:Brave, eye-opening, and deeply emotional - Rebecca Musser’s memoir exposes the harsh realities of FLDS life and her courageous fight for justice. Not an easy read, but an important one.
'The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice' by author Rebecca Musser is a captivating autobiography that delves into the life of the author as a member of the extreme Mormon group, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS). Rebecca Musser grew up in a polygamist household, facing restrictions and abuse, and was forced into an arranged marriage at age 19 to the FLDS Prophet. She eventually escapes the FLDS community and becomes a key witness in convicting FLDS leaders of heinous crimes, shedding light on the atrocities within the church. portrays Rebecca's journey of perseverance, courage, and determination to seek justice against the oppressive FLDS leaders.
Rebecca Musser's writing style in 'The Witness Wore Red' is emotionally impactful and compelling, providing a detailed account of her experiences within the FLDS community. highlights the author's faith, conviction, and bravery in standing up against the odds, ultimately leading to the exposure and prosecution of the criminal activities within the FLDS church.
It was an unusually temperate day for early spring, and the delicious scent of new beginnings wafted through the open window, filling my body with pure joy. Instead of peering longingly out at the gra...September 2013•368 pages - #2
Save:A thought-provoking, multi-perspective YA novel offering a compassionate look at life in a polygamous community. Not perfect, but well worth picking up if you want a window into a hidden world.
Sister Wife by Shelley Hrdlitschka is a compelling tale that revolves around Celeste, a fifteen-year-old girl living in Unity, a polygamous cult. The story is narrated from the perspectives of Celeste, her devout sister Nanette, and an outsider named Taviana. As Celeste grapples with the expectations of her community, her curiosity and desire for independence lead her to question the beliefs she has been raised with. The book delves into themes of faith, freedom, and self-discovery as Celeste navigates the complexities of her religious upbringing and her own desires.
The narrative offers a fast-paced and engaging read, providing insights into the life within a religious, polygamous community. Through the different viewpoints of the characters, readers are exposed to the internal struggles, conflicts, and choices faced by the young women in the story, ultimately leading to a thought-provoking exploration of individual agency and identity.
October 2008•281 pages A gripping, sometimes harrowing memoir that pulls back the curtain on polygamist life - eye-opening and emotional, but expect repetition and some slow patches. Worth picking up if you crave true survivor stories.
Irene Spencer's memoir, 'Shattered Dreams: My Life as a Polygamist's Wife,' delves into her life growing up in an impoverished polygamous family, her marriage to a true polygamist, and the challenges she faced living with nine other wives and over fifty children. The book details Irene's struggles with poverty, neglect, and harsh living conditions, as well as her eventual questioning of the polygamous religion she was raised in. Despite the hardships, Irene's story is one of courage and escape, offering readers a glimpse into the realities of polygamous lifestyles.
As we were growing up, polygamy was the ruling tenet of our lives. This “Celestial Law” was so integral to who we were and what we were trying to accomplish that most often, we referred to it simply a...August 2007•393 pages
