Summary:
The memoir recounts the life of a woman who was born into the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), a polygamous sect, and her eventual escape from an oppressive and abusive marriage. It details her struggles within the community, the challenges of raising her eight children in that environment, and her courageous flight to freedom.
Key points:
1. Polygamy and Abuse: The book explores polygamy and abuse in the FLDS, focusing on Carolyn Jessop's forced marriage and subsequent abuse.
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