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Escape

Escape

Biography & MemoirReligion
Pages
432
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Carolyn Jessop was eighteen when she was forced into an arranged marriage within the FLDS, a radical polygamist sect. For fifteen years, she lived under her husband's absolute control while navigating the dangerous rivalries of his other wives. In 2003, she risked everything to flee the secluded community with all eight of her children to seek a life of autonomy.

Prose complexity
4/10

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DarkEmotionalInspiringTense
SurvivalRivalsFamily Saga

Genres

Biography & Memoir Religion Sociology Biography

Authors

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Carolyn Jessop

Carolyn Jessop is the author of the memoir Escape, which details her life inside and eventual departure from the FLDS polygamist sect. Her writing provides a direct account of her experiences with religious extremism and her fight to protect her children.

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Laura Palmer

Laura Palmer is the author of the thriller Escape. She writes lean, fast-paced stories about survival and high-stakes chases. Her work is a good pick for anyone looking for

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