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18 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
AMAZING STORY
From the moment I opened the front cover I was pulled into a story of strength and very real trauma that Elissa was subjected to in her childhood. Elissa's account of her life makes your heart ache for her, and makes you feel as if you were right there with her but like...Read More
From the moment I opened the front cover I was pulled into a story of strength and very real trauma that Elissa was subjected to in her childhood. Elissa's account of her life makes your heart ache for her, and makes you feel as if you were right there with her but like many other people in the story unable to help her and you are left feeling as desperate as she did. The strength and survival instinct Elissa displayed is amazing. I encourage anyone to read this book, there are lessons for every man and woman. Elissa is a role model of what can be achieved when you are trusting of the process and are not willing to be defeated! A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book go to MJ Fund , a fund designed to help other people in the situation. That alone is a great reason to purchase this book. God bless you Elissa, and thank you for filling my heart and showing women not to back down and be defeated.Show Less
posted by BANCHEE_READS on October 31, 2008
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2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
Infuriating
Though an interesting story, it is painfully obvious that the writer has had a poor education. At times thus makes Elissa's story endearing, at others, her story is dull and redundant. (I had to skim pages just to force my way through) Her pain and suffering could easi...Read More
Though an interesting story, it is painfully obvious that the writer has had a poor education. At times thus makes Elissa's story endearing, at others, her story is dull and redundant. (I had to skim pages just to force my way through) Her pain and suffering could easily be edited into a much more compact tale with a few more adjectives. I will say it is interesting to hear her simplistic perspective on the flds and its philosophies.Show Less
posted by 7693703 on September 14, 2011
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Posted October 31, 2008
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AMAZING STORY
From the moment I opened the front cover I was pulled into a story of strength and very real trauma that Elissa was subjected to in her childhood. Elissa's account of her life makes your heart ache for her, and makes you feel as if you were right there with her but like many other people in the story unable to help her and you are left feeling as desperate as she did. The strength and survival instinct Elissa displayed is amazing. I encourage anyone to read this book, there are lessons for every man and woman. Elissa is a role model of what can be achieved when you are trusting of the process and are not willing to be defeated! A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book go to MJ Fund , a fund designed to help other people in the situation. That alone is a great reason to purchase this book. God bless you Elissa, and thank you for filling my heart and showing women not to back down and be defeated.
18 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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frannyprice
Posted July 22, 2010
captivating and many layered
This is a brave book. It is well written and I had to read it all right away - late night! I also wanted to talk about the ideas with others. This would be a good choice for a book group.
I'm so glad Elisa was brave to go to trial and brave to write a book. She had a painful childhood. Her story shows how a tradition with some nourishing elements went very very bad under the autocratic rule of a bad man. Truth is stranger than fiction. Some very weird stuff happens in Southern Utah.11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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An absorbing, penetrating, often shocking look at real life in a polygamous sect.
Elissa Wall writes an eye opening, often shocking account of what it was like to be raised in a polygamous household where young girls are groomed to be teen aged brides in marriages arranged by the church leaders who exercise absolute control over the lives of their members. She relates how she escaped from the sect and today lives with her husband and children. We also learn of her heartbreak at the separation from other members of her family who are still in the sect. She includes details of the arrest and trial of Warren Jeffs, and her ongoing fight for the rights of young girls still in the sect, including two younger sisters.
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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laxcrazymom
Posted September 21, 2011
could not put it down!
The story was incredibly riveting. I could not put the book down. Great story of survival.
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 20, 2011
Interesting!
I found this book to be a very interesting look at the polygamist way of life. I wonder how many other women and young girls have this same story to tell. I feel sorry for these women.
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 18, 2011
Good read
Very touching and insperational
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 15, 2011
highly recommend
gives real insight into the polygamist lifestyle.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 15, 2011
must read
I was totally absorbed by this book. It just makes one wonder how so many people can be taken in by a "Prophet". How the innocent can be duped and led down a path that just isn't right. I was happy to see that Elissa and her sisters were strong enough to pull away from this religious control. I'm sorry that their mother and younger sisters are lost in the control of the church and not allowed to be a part of Elissa and her sister lives. Taking the stand against Warren and putting him where he truly belongs was a truly brave thing. Kudos to Elissa Wall
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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8739093
Posted September 9, 2011
Cant put it down
This book kept my interest it was hard to put it down
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted August 23, 2008
This is a must read
I just finished this book and it was great. I felt every ounce of pain that Elissa was dealing with. I was hoping that her brothers and sisters would be able to help their mother and two youngest siblings. It was very unfortunate that her husband Allen had no official charges brought against him. Elissa displayed such strength and courage. I am glad that she is happily married and was able to have two successful pregnancies.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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dfehling
Posted September 9, 2011
A powerful book by a very brave girl.
I can only imagine how difficult it was for Elissa Wall to put into writing her shocking true life experiences in the FLDS church, her forced marriage at age 14, and her ultimate escape from the only life she knew. The courage she had not only to account in detail the horrors she suffered at the hands of this sect, but also to ultimately bring criminal charges against self-proclaimed prophet Warren Jeffs, is remarkable.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 16, 2008
Amazing
I stayed up all night reading this book mainly because I could not believe what I was reading. I did not know how extreme the FDLS Church had become and how similar it is to the Taliban. I really sympathised with Alisa Wall and I want to meet her some day. I was also amazed and inspired by her strenth and character.
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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7693703
Posted September 14, 2011
Infuriating
Though an interesting story, it is painfully obvious that the writer has had a poor education. At times thus makes Elissa's story endearing, at others, her story is dull and redundant. (I had to skim pages just to force my way through) Her pain and suffering could easily be edited into a much more compact tale with a few more adjectives. I will say it is interesting to hear her simplistic perspective on the flds and its philosophies.
2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Dragged on
First off I am so thankful that Elissa got away from the FLDS lifestyle she was in and was able to tell her story. That said this book dragged on. It could havd been told in fewer words and details. The publishers should have made this book flow better. I did not enjoy reading this book. I have read Jaycee Dugards book A Stolen Life and it flowed much better. Again, I am glad these women were able to share their stories and not let their attackers get away with what they did.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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4144145
Posted September 12, 2011
Interesting
I really enjoyed this book, had a hard time putting it down as I wanted to know what happened to her. Interesting look into another way of life.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 9, 2011
Loved it!
I enjoyed hearing what's really happening in these cults...well not "enjoy" but it's shocking and heartbreaking what's happening. This woman had a lot of courage and strength to break away from this life.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Nothing Special.
Honestly, I didnt learn anything new about the FLDS from reading this book. Also They could of condensed the book more...They kept repeating events but in different ways. I did find Elissa's story very inspirational. I would recommed this book to an older teen. I feel like Elissa is a strong woman and has overcame alot of obstacles in her life. She is someone to look up 2.
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Anonymous
Posted March 27, 2012
sad
poorly writen. Sad story but hard to read
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 5, 2012
Wonderful
Well written. An incredible story.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 25, 2012
Wow
This book was an easy read. Full of insider information on the craziness prople for fall. I cant believe they allowed such outlandish activities!!
I am happy Elissa was able to depart from such an awful state of existence!1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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