I've read a bunch of similar books before - and they are horrifying. I always say the same thing in these reviews - even if only HALF the stories are true - then there are no words for what these people have lived through. My mind simply can't imagine it, based upon my own privilege of being born a WASP.

 

I was a little disappointed to find out the author left the FLDS when she did - she was this major witness to major court cases and lived through such a traumatic period in our history, yet she left the FLDS before so many events most of us know about actually occurred. I admit there's at least part of me who wonders if she was speaking out only for the fame. On the other hand, speaking out and the other sacrifices she made in order to be in court on a continuing basis was just so terribly brave.

I also found it very interesting to read about the FLDS from the point of view of a female who was (relatively) well off, cared for, "rich". She certainly had money to go horse back riding, had decent clothes to wear, could fly frequently on a Lear Jet. Yes, that money was stolen from others in order to support a prophet, but she still lived a pretty good life and from what I could tell, was a heck of a lot (financially) better off than I am. On the other hand, no privacy - I can't even imagine never having any privacy at all. I work in retail which means there are cameras on me every where I go except the bathroom, and that stresses me out sometimes even though I'm not doing anything wrong - like the author. To be constantly watched....This review was originally posted on Rambling Reviews