Was She Property?: Can God Be Trusted?

In a fascinating biography, Lizzi’s daughter, Elona Russell, begins by detailing her mother’s life. She was raised by a strong-willed father who considered her his property in a patriarchal society. As Lizzi matured, she endured beatings, a forced marriage, lies, threats, and more. Despite her struggles, Elona reveals that a determined Lizzi trusted in God to answer her prayers, even when the government denied her the right to think for herself, and shares how her mother’s determination to ...