Shirley P. (booknookchick) reviewed Faith and Betrayal: A Pioneer Woman's Passage in the American West on + 117 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I was hoping this book would be more of a memoir of the author's great-great-grandmother's life experiences after she moved to Utah from England in the mid-1800's (otherwise would have given the book 4 stars). The book is primarily an account of the origin and culture of the Mormon's, especially their relocation to Utah.
Mary W. (tammitwo) reviewed Faith and Betrayal: A Pioneer Woman's Passage in the American West on + 72 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent story of determination and faith.
Michael D. (mdcourier) reviewed Faith and Betrayal: A Pioneer Woman's Passage in the American West on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Excellant story of a very independant woman who travels from a refined life in England to the harseness of 1800's in Utah. Her break with the Mormon Church and her escape to California. Well written and a exciting tale of perseverance.
Nancy G. (ComfyReader) reviewed Faith and Betrayal: A Pioneer Woman's Passage in the American West on + 330 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Denton interprets a British ancestors experiences in crossing an ocean and a continent to join the Latter Day Saints in Utah. Jean Rio Baker was, by Dentons assessment, a wealthy Victorian woman who fell sway to the message of Mormon missionaries in the 1840s. Not long after her husband dies, she packed up her children and other members of her extended family and embarked from England on the arduous voyage to Utah.
Maybe it was her reality, but there seemed to be too much Mormon bashing in this book. It might have been that way, but as a biographer she certainly didnt take an unbiased view of the whole situation.
Maybe it was her reality, but there seemed to be too much Mormon bashing in this book. It might have been that way, but as a biographer she certainly didnt take an unbiased view of the whole situation.
Carol C. (Trailnut) reviewed Faith and Betrayal: A Pioneer Woman's Passage in the American West on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great book, great story, very enlightening. If you like books about American Pioneer History, this is a must read ! I wish I was 1/2 as strong as this brave woman.
