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♦ Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER• The dramatic true story of one woman’s life inside the ultra-fundamentalist American religious sect featured in Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey—and her courageous flight to freedom with her eight childrenWith a new epilogue by the author • “Escape provides an astonishing look behind the tightly drawn curtains of the FLDS church, one of the most secretive religious groups in the United States. A courageous, heart-wrenching account.”—Jon Krakauer When she was eighteen years old, Carolyn Jessop was coerced into an arranged marriage with a total stranger: a man thirty-two years her senior. Merril Jessop already had three wives. But arranged plural marriages were an integral part of Carolyn’s heritage: She was born into and raised in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), the radical offshoot of the Mormon Church. Over the next fifteen years, Carolyn had eight children and withstood her husband’s psychological abuse and the watchful eyes of his other wives, who were locked in a constant battle for supremacy. Carolyn was miserable for years and wanted out, but she knew that if she tried to leave and got caught, her children would be taken away from her. In 2003, Carolyn chose freedom over fear and fled her home with her eight children. She had $20 to her name. Escape exposes a world tantamount to a prison camp, created by religious fanatics who, in the name of God, deprive the followers the right to make choices, brainwash children in church-run schools, and force women to be totally subservient to men. Against this background, Carolyn’s flight takes on an extraordinary, inspiring power. Not only did Carolyn manage a daring escape from a brutal environment, she became the first woman ever granted full custody of her children in a contested suit involving the FLDS. And in 2006, her reports to the Utah attorney general on church abuses formed a crucial part of the case that led to the arrest, and later the conviction and sentence, of their notorious leader, Warren Jeffs.
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Experience the gripping and heartfelt memoir that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Escape: A Memoir is the New York Times bestseller that unveils the shocking truth behind one woman's life inside an ultra-fundamentalist American religious sect. Discover the incredible story of Carolyn Jessop and her courageous flight to freedom with her eight children, as she defies all odds and breaks free from a life of oppression and control.
Step behind the tightly drawn curtains of the FLDS church, one of the most secretive religious groups in the United States, as Escape provides a rare and astonishing look into their world. This courageous, heart-wrenching account by Carolyn Jessop will leave you spellbound, turning the pages with anticipation for what happens next. Prepare to be captivated by the true story that will shake your beliefs and open your eyes to the unimaginable.
In Escape, Carolyn Jessop takes you on an intimate journey through years of psychological abuse, forced marriages, and the constant battle for supremacy among her husband's multiple wives. Witness her misery, her longing for freedom, and her determination to protect her children at all costs. You'll be drawn into the web of manipulation and oppression, feeling every triumph and setback as if you were standing right beside Carolyn.
But Escape is not just a story of suffering; it is a tale of resilience and triumph over adversity. Carolyn Jessop's daring escape from a prison-like environment is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Her actions not only freed her and her children but also paved the way for other women to break free from the chains that bound them.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary and inspiring memoir that not only sheds light on the dark underbelly of religious fanaticism but also showcases the indomitable spirit of a woman who risked everything for freedom. Join Carolyn Jessop on her journey, feel her pain, celebrate her victories, and be inspired to make a change in your own life.
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