My interest in this book was inspired by my desire to better understand how people can be brainwashed into doing things that are contrary to human nature, e.g., to give up any relationship with immediate family (including their biological children) to appease a spiritual or religious leader.
The childlike tone of the book didn't bother me as I came to learn about education (or lack thereof) in the FLDS. It was also pretty obvious in places that the author wasn't beholden to telling the whole truth, which is a shame because the strength of her important message is diminished by her whitewashing certain events.
While far from great literature, this book serves to open the eyes of those who ignore the abuse of women and children in the name of religion here in our own country.
The childlike tone of the book didn't bother me as I came to learn about education (or lack thereof) in the FLDS. It was also pretty obvious in places that the author wasn't beholden to telling the whole truth, which is a shame because the strength of her important message is diminished by her whitewashing certain events.
While far from great literature, this book serves to open the eyes of those who ignore the abuse of women and children in the name of religion here in our own country.
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