Church of Lies |
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| Author:
| Jessop, Flora
Brown, Paul T. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-74216-938-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Australia, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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The stranger-than-fiction story that is torn from today's headlines
This startling true story recounts Flora Jessop's painful journey from slavery and abuse to ultimate triumph, A victim of the most notorious fundamentalist Mormon sect, she was held captive and repeatedly abused, both physically and sexually, only to flee her 'family' and find herself addicted to drugs, working as a topless dancer and involved with violent men. Ultimately, after years of struggle and hard...
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The stranger-than-fiction story that is torn from today's headlines
This startling true story recounts Flora Jessop's painful journey from slavery and abuse to ultimate triumph, A victim of the most notorious fundamentalist Mormon sect, she was held captive and repeatedly abused, both physically and sexually, only to flee her 'family' and find herself addicted to drugs, working as a topless dancer and involved with violent men. Ultimately, after years of struggle and hard work, her story is one of redemption. Flora has become the leading force in bringing down the cult leader Warren Jeffs. She is an outspoken advocate for the liberation of women and children who are still suffering in polygamist communities. Tells the heartbreaking story of a courageous woman who as indoctrinated to believe that the outside world was evil.
- An expose of the renegade and abusive cult-the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Reveals Flora's ongoing crusade to rescue women and children from the FLDS
Flora details her ultimately escaped and the obstacles she's overcome. It's a story you can't put down.