Escape
Jan 2017 · Penguin UK
4.9star
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THE HARROWING STORY OF ONE WOMAN'S ESCAPE FROM THE FUNDAMENTALIST CHURCH OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Aged eighteen, Carolyn Jessop was forced to marry a 50-year-old stranger and religious cult member.
She became one of 6 wives and bore him 8 children in 15 years. Forced to obey her controlling husband's every demand, she had no money and no power. But when Carolyn discovered that her twelve-year-old daughter had spent three days at the new cult leader's home, she knew she had to take her children and flee.
At thirty-five, Carolyn escaped. This is her harrowing - and ultimately triumphant - story.
'An amazing life event that Carolyn was brave enough to tell' Reader Review
'What an emotional rollercoaster it was reading this. Sadness, horror, disbelief, shock, excitement, hope' Reader Review
'Wow! Received this book in the morning, finished it by evening' Reader Review
Aged eighteen, Carolyn Jessop was forced to marry a 50-year-old stranger and religious cult member.
She became one of 6 wives and bore him 8 children in 15 years. Forced to obey her controlling husband's every demand, she had no money and no power. But when Carolyn discovered that her twelve-year-old daughter had spent three days at the new cult leader's home, she knew she had to take her children and flee.
At thirty-five, Carolyn escaped. This is her harrowing - and ultimately triumphant - story.
'An amazing life event that Carolyn was brave enough to tell' Reader Review
'What an emotional rollercoaster it was reading this. Sadness, horror, disbelief, shock, excitement, hope' Reader Review
'Wow! Received this book in the morning, finished it by evening' Reader Review
Ratings and reviews
4.9
25 reviews
Tanya Pernase
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October 28, 2022
A very interesting and personal story, by a strong and brave woman. I really enjoyed the book but unfortunately found some if the writing and sections were rather repetitive. Still a good read.
margaret hood
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November 24, 2022
no we ordered can describe what I'm feeling right now, me heart ached for this woman. she was such an inspiration! one of the most spellbinding books I've ever read, and will stay with me for a long time.
sonia J
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September 1, 2022
Excellent story of the abuse a woman and her 8 children were subjected to in the FLDS. A true survivor who finally found love, freedom and respect from a man.
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