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| Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs | 
 enlarge | Authors: Elissa Wall, Lisa Pulitzer
Publisher: William Morrow
Category: Book
List Price: $25.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  79 reviews
Sales Rank: 6008
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0061628018
Dewey Decimal Number: 289.3092
EAN: 9780739496343
ASIN: 0061628018
Publication Date: May 13, 2008
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Condition: 1 page has a smudge
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| Customer Reviews:
 Fascinating! June 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an incredible telling of a story. While on the television news we only get a little peek into the inner sanctum of these cults, this book gives terrific details. Even though the book is generally about how Warren Jeffs was brought to justice, I never felt like the author took advantage of the opportunity to whine or complain 'why me?' She was very matter-of-fact. Anyone who has read V. C. Andrews may notice a similar tone; I know I did. I think that was purely coincidental, and likely that it's due to it being written by someone so young.
My one complaint is all the errors; typos, time-line issues, etc. Editors and proof readers - please be more careful!!!
 Could Not Put This Book Down June 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is unimaginable how a child could go through what she did and become a 'stable' adult. I have read quite a few of these current books on polygamy. It is very clear that the brainwashing that has occurred over decades has kept thousands of these believers held captive. They are not free to explore the myriad of life's simple joys....from the love of one man, or woman, to the lifelong experiences of developing one's mind with all kinds of knowledge and the satisfaction and happiness that can follow.
Interesting Insight into FLDS June 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
With the recent situation in Texas concerning the FLDS community and the state of Texas intervention, this book provides a valuable and interesting backstory. There is obviously no easy answer to the question of religious freedom. I suppose "plural marriage" if entered into by two (and/or more) willing partners is as viable as any other sort of relationship, however, how willing are women who have no other options? Where does social isolation, and a seemingly second class role of women in that society, fit with tolerance of one group's desire to pursue their religious beliefs? I am glad I was reading this book while the Texas situation was going on. It balanced my view that it is more detrimental to children/infants to be taken from loving mothers, than a concern about future/potential "child abuse." Clearly the author was a victim of abuse.
Great book June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I cannot get enough of the subject of the FLDS nad polygamy and have been reading everything I can get my hands on, Elissa's story should give hope to all the women and girls who are stuck in the FLDS.
On a side note, it is a very fast, easy read.
Wonderfully written June 30, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love how she describes her life befor warren jeffs, its not all about poor me and its not a pitty party, this book was very interesting, i never rooled my eyes in the whatever tone i have done befor... i have passed this book on down through to my sister and she loved it also
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