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Finished this one last night. It is so fascinating to me to read stories of people who have left fundamentalist religious groups and cults. This book starts strong, a lot of her writing is basic which is to be expected based on her education level, and the ending is very moving. She writes of heavy topics with a breeziness that was surprising at first, but I‘m sure part of her healing. Her positive attitude is inspiring.

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Although the writing leaves a little to be desired, I thought this was a great memoir. The subject matter is difficult and my heart breaks for all the children who were involved. Rachel Jeffs is a brave soul for telling her story and putting her truth out into the world.

I think I've read almost every ex-FLDS biography out there, but this one was still worth the read. It was fascinating (and disturbing!) to hear about Warren Jeffs from his own daughter.

DAY 21 #PapaDontPreach | Rachel Jeffs, daughter of incarcerated prophet Warren Jeffs, explains in detail what it was like growing up in her family. This is an incredibly tough read, but she deserves to be heard.

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This was just okay. A heartbreaking story, but the writing and the author‘s audio narration were both quite flat.

If you want to learn more about the FLDS church and the power of religious brainwashing, this will be interesting. But if you‘re looking first for an engaging memoir, I‘d skip it.

#triggerwarning #memoir #audiobook #audio #religion #cult

Shocking story of the FLDS Church, Warren Jeffs and her relationship with the church and her father. Poorly executed and not well written it's still worth learning the story of the incredible disfunction those poor people endured. The audiobook needed better narration and writing but I'm still glad I learned of the story.

This is narrated by the author and her voice is killing me. She‘s clearly just reading her story and she has this high pitched, child-like voice that‘s grating. The story is very compelling and shocking but I‘d recommend reading this over listening . It would be so much better with a professional narrator.

Next audiobook.

Revealing glimpse into life under Warren Jeffs told from his daughter's perspective. There are plenty of other polygamy biographies which have more depth.This was insightful but just an ok read.
Overall score 3.0/5.0

This book. I admire Racheal for having the courage to leave all that she has known her whole life and create a better life for her and her kids. Her father, Warren Jeffs, was the self named Prophet of the FDLS cult. She writes about enduring the sexual abuse at the hands of her father, being married to a stranger at 18, living the polygamist, sister wive life, and what finally pushes her to leave. The crazy mind control the father kept over 👇🏼

This is crazy. A 3 year old falls of the 2nd story of a building but can‘t be taken to the hospital because the father, Rich knows nothing can be done without Warren Jeff‘s say so. Jeffs has that much control. Btw Warren Jeffs was in prison when this happens, so Rich just tells his wife they just have to pray and offer the kid blessings until they hear something from him. This is just one of the many, many, crazy things in here.

I guess I won't be getting off the couch...

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Decided to choose a different kind of horror for book #3. I'm only a few chapters in and I've already had to pick my jaw up off of the floor a few times. This is crazy - and not in a good way!

Warren Jeffs might be the King of #selfishlove 🤴🏻
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I could not put this book down. Rachel Jeffs tells her story as one of the 53 children of Warren Jeffs,the leader of the FLDS cult. The abuse she suffered at the hand of her father was hard to understand and hard to read. She was ostracized, imprisoned, and separated from her children for months on end until she finally got the courage to leave. Shockingly, Warren Jeffs still rules his people from behind bars. #fallatyourfeet #marchintooz

I‘ll say this about it, truly a story of a megalomaniac child molester. Warren Jeff should have been castrated as soon possible and been given a directive to have no contact with the outside world from his prison cell. To think that he still holds sway over the “church” is a joke. That “church” is simply a cult that segregated women and allows pedophiles to run rampant.

“The most important rule in the FLDS religion is this: Never question the Prophet.”

Rachel Jeffs, daughter of incarcerated prophet Warren Jeffs, explains in detail what it was like growing up in her family. I‘ve read a few #FLDS memoirs, but this was different due to Rachel‘s direct relationship with her megalomaniacal, sociopathic father. This is a pretty tough read, but worth it. These FLDS women deserve to be heard.

TW: sexual abuse, neglect

Typical Friday evening. #nocomplaints #booksandbooze #cheers

• has anyone read this semi-new release? it‘s kinda bad to say this but...I love a good cult memoir! terribly sad that so much horrid abuse happens behind the scenes. I‘m glad people everywhere are finally finding the courage to expose these awful experiences •

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Warren Jeffs is a sick bastard. #FLDS #cults

Well, at least it got here...gotta day the USP service managed that if nothing else. Now, the wait begins! #FPS

Two books I literally added to my #TBR this week are daily deals today! 🙌🏻✨🤸🏼‍♂️#ebookdeal #nonfiction

Difficult to read at times (due to some troubling content), but also very inspiring. I think the grace Rachel Jeffs offers the church and her abusers is incredible. She certainly doesn‘t sugar coat or defend the actions of those that hurt her or her family, but she treats the issue with unbelievable compassion. In my opinion, she has a very reasonable voice and I think her strength is something to admire and look up to.

This book details the horrible and abusive childhood that results from having FLDS leader/convicted child molester as a father. The tale is horrifying, and the resilience displayed in actually breaking free is a toughness I‘ll never know. With that being said: the author narrates the audiobook, and her childlike tone and stilted cadence made me nervous I was being put into a trance.

1.10.18 🖤

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A good thought for a new year.

Well...I've done it. I wanted to get one more in before 2018 hit and I was glad it was this one. Heartbreaking and cringe-worthy for sure (and it takes a LOT for me to cringe) but eye opening! Can't even imagine....
I would feel horrible to say I enjoyed this book so let's just say I don't regret reading it...awfulness aside.
*Trigger Warning: abuse, sexual abuse, graphic content
For anyone that might be interested in reading.

It's been a crazy couple days. Broken furnace and burst pipes in the rental house so we have been cleaning and sopping up water...in the freezing cold. Water's off but lots of work to do in the next few weeks so I decided to take tonight and get myself a treat. I absolutely am fascinated by cults and Warren Jeffs is one person I haven't read about yet. Looking forward to spending a quiet night before we get back at it tomorrow. #stressed #renotime