Stolen Innocence
My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs
in:
Memoirs
Summary:
The book recounts the personal story of Elissa Wall, who grew up in the FLDS, a fundamentalist polygamous sect, where she was forced into marriage at the age of fourteen. It details her struggles within the oppressive community, her eventual testimony against the sect's leader, Warren Jeffs, and her journey towards freedom and healing.
Key points:
1. Polygamous Sects: The book explores the oppressive world of polygamous sects, particularly the FLDS, through the author Elissa Wall's personal experiences.
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