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fabricate8's review against another edition
5.0
Heartbreaking but amazing memoir of growing up in a polygamist family in the 1970s and 1980s. The writing style reminded me of "A Girl Names Zippy."
beaniebookbagel's review against another edition
4.0
A horrifying story told beautifully. Ruth Wariner is a hero. An incredible, powerful debut.
ldflagstad's review against another edition
5.0
Shades of “Glass Castles” and “Educated” - kept my interest though one can’t help but be horrified by the life these children led
jgbeck's review against another edition
4.0
Probably the best memoir I’ve read. I generally avoid memoirs but this one captured my interest to the end.
htruck's review against another edition
4.0
This was a TOUGH read, only due to the subject matter. It was a book I found both difficult to put down, and difficult to continue. Now that I made it to the end, I find myself hoping she writes more, I'd love to read more about the latter part of her life.
lorigivan's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. This is one amazing, fascinating, revealing, and sometimes horrifying memoir. If you've ever wondered if polygamy still exists, or what it would be like to grow up in that type of family, this book will answer a lot of your questions. It would make a great book club selection. I want to talk to somebody else who has read it, so if you read it, please tell me!
ebloch1015's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Alcohol
yellowisabell's review against another edition
4.0
Incredible account of living and surviving life in a polygamist mormon colony aka cult. I just wish the epilogue had more about the aftermath of it all and what Wariner’s beliefs are in regards to polygamy, mormonism, etc.