Escape by Carolyn Jessop, Laura Palmer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Escape
Book Review: A Must Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
Stunned and amazed! I read pretty quickly and this book was so jammed packed with history about the FLDS that I found myself having to reread some parts just to get it. It was SOOO GOOD! I would recommend it to everyone.
READ IT!
Book Review: A Real Survival Story
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is incredibly compelling, both as a survival story and as a harrowing look at a disturbing cult and how it has progressed through generations. An eye-opening read.Book Review: A Real page turner........couldn't put it down
Summary: 5 Stars
I began seeing Carolyn on cable news about a year ago and her stories of life inside polygamy fascinated me. So, I purchased her book as soon as I heard about it at the time of the Texas raid. This book is one of the best non-fiction books I have ever read. I started reading it and simply could not put it down - just one more chapter - until all of a sudden it was 2:30 a.m. I was sorry when I finished it - I could have read a lot more of her fascinating life. I hope she writes a sequel updating her and her children's lives and of the Texas raid and what she knows of the people involved.
I'm so happy for Carolyn that she managed to escape this horrendous life and look forward to hearing more from her in the future.
Book Review: A Should-Read for Everyone
Summary: 4 Stars
Especially in view of recent events in Texas, this book is a should-read for everyone. I was a mainstream Mormom for 10 years, and THAT society is patriarchal enough, but what I found utterly chilling is that fundamentalist Mormonism is extraordinarily similar to many aspects of ISLAM. I wish everyone who feels inclined to accept 'freedom of religion' excuses, or who feels sorry for sect mothers in Texas crying for their children, would read this book, and Irene Spenser's "Shattered Dreams" and Susan Ray Schmidt's "His Favorite Wife". Fundamentalist Mormonism takes freedom of religion WAY beyond individual rights, and mothers have a duty to protect their children from all kinds of abuse, and these three books just rip the lid off what really goes on (one of the books also makes clear that among other things, there is rampant, officially-sanctioned cruelty to animals going on for which there should be NO excuse). No great literary style but a great source of information. A Can't-Put-Downer book.Book Review: A Story of Incredible Strength and Courage
Summary: 5 Stars
I wish that I could meet Carolyn Jessop, shake her hand, and tell her how proud I am of her. This book gives you a first hand look into the life of a woman who was born into polygamy. For people who only view polygamy as a life of multiple wives, hundreds of children and strict dress codes, this is a must read! There is an unbelievable darkside to this religious cult and Carolyn Jessop, who was a brilliant teacher once, gives us a guided tour with the turn of each page. Her love, care and protective instinct for her children is heartwarming. She is genuine, smart and tough as nails. She is a true role model for all women wishing to flee the tortures of polygamy to escape to a life filled with hope, happiness, safety and freedom!