I have been fascinated with the unfolding events at the YFZ compound in ElDorado, TX the past few weeks. The state has taken over 400 kids from their parents and put them in foster care. I knew nothing about the FLDS church. (NEVER TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE LDS CHURCH- NOT CONNECTED IN ANY WAY) I was interested in finding out more about this reclusive sect andI remembered that Sherelle had recommended the book "Escape" by Carolyn Jessop. I got it and the book His Favorite Wife by Susan Ray Schmidt. Oh my heck! These books were both so fascinating and horrifying! I honestly can't believe these people live in America. The women are so isolated and brainwashed and kept barefoot and pregnant. The incidences of neglect and despair in these books were horrid. I recommend them both highly for a fascinating read but neither are easy reads because of what the women and children in this culture go through. Carolyn Jessop is one brave woman. I worry for her safety since she wrote it.
I feel sorry for the FLDS mothers because I believe they love their children but there is so much more than meets the eye to this group than just the pioneer dresses, etc. It's really sad. It shouldn't happen in 21st century America. Once again, they are in NO WAY associated with the LDS church.
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I'm always up for a good read! Can I borrow these books when you are done with them? :) I think it is really sad, for all of them. It's a vicious cycle, it looks like to me for the men and women.
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