http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:16:35 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-760016 I am reading the book now. I am having trouble putting it down. I relate to her and the poor girls life was almost ruined. I was brought up a Jehovah's Witness and it ruined my childhood but it was nothing compared to what this Cult that Elissa grew up in. She was very brave to leave and to expose them. Sincerely Paula from Ontario Canada 760016@blogcritics.org Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:16:35 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-760014 I am reading the book now. I am having trouble putting it down. I relate to her and the poor girls life was almost ruined. I was brought up a Jehovah's Witness and it ruined my childhood but it was nothing compared to what this Cult that Elissa grew up in. She was very brave to leave and to expose them. Sincerely Paula from Ontario Canada 760014@blogcritics.org Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:16:21 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-760012 I am reading the book now. I am having trouble putting it down. I relate to her and the poor girls life was almost ruined. I was brought up a Jehovah's Witness and it ruined my childhood but it was nothing compared to what this Cult that Elissa grew up in. She was very brave to leave and to expose them. Sincerely Paula from Ontario Canada 760012@blogcritics.org Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:15:44 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-760010 I am reading the book now. I am having trouble putting it down. I relate to her and the poor girls life was almost ruined. I was brought up a Jehovah's Witness and it ruined my childhood but it was nothing compared to what this Cult that Elissa grew up in. She was very brave to leave and to expose them. Sincerely Paula from Ontario Canada 760010@blogcritics.org Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:15:33 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-754462 I too, have just finished reading this book and cannot believe what Elissa and many other girls are forced to go through with. How they are told to live their lives. I cannot believe how so many people can be so brainwashed. I wish Elissa and her family all the happiness they deserve and I hope many women and young girls can learn from her experiences. I truly believe that God wants everyone to be happy and if it's not living the FLDS lifestyle then, they should get out. 754462@blogcritics.org Sun, 5 Oct 2008 20:28:06 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-748569 I just finished this book, and was not able to put it down until i had finished it. You are an extraordinary person and it took a lot of courage for you to come forth with your story. I hope that your future is bright with your family and it brings you and your family, as well as your sisters and brothers much happiness. Keep strong. 748569@blogcritics.org Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:57:49 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-740693 I am still reading the book - but am almost done. I couldn't put the book down. I have so much respect for Elissa - she has come a long way. I was thinking this morning about how God was with her through all this. He of course didn't cause the miscarriages - but let them happen - because He knew it would be best for her. Not wanting any babies with Allen - and probably not being able to get her child out - if she wanted to leave. And then meeting LaMont, and having 2 wonderful children with him. You can see how God was with her the whole time. I am just so thrilled that her life is now a great one - married to a man she loves and having two beautiful children and having the strength to go through with testifying against the parties responsible for the suffering she endured. God Bless you Elissa! 740693@blogcritics.org Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:22:15 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-734159 Congrats Elissa for your bravery. I live in St George, Utah and see these young girls married off to old men and pregnant. Elissa story tells it the way it is! 734159@blogcritics.org Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:54:04 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-734007 I just finished this book 2day and i thought it was one of the best boks i have ever read. These people r so brainwashed and believe everything they r told. I say every1 reads it!! 734007@blogcritics.org Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:39:49 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-732457 I am reading this book now and have been deeply affected by the content. My heart goes out to Elissa for the pain she was force to endure. She has my upmost respect for finding the courage and strength to break away and hold the responsible party/parties accountable. Keep up the good work Elissa. You are a strong woman who deserves all the happiness in the world. 732457@blogcritics.org Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:22:20 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-731229 Thanks for reviewing this Elyse. I grew up LDS (they totally ignore the polygamy issue), but the truth is that the founder of all LDS sects, Joseph Smith, was a raging polygamist and false prophet. 731229@blogcritics.org Mon, 7 Jul 2008 01:44:33 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-730394 It shocks me that other people would actually call Elissa a liar. What do you people actually know about this so-called religion? Rebellious teen or not, she is an AMERICAN and therefore she has a RIGHT to speak up and leave. 730394@blogcritics.org Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:01:44 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-730356 I think she must have been one sour apple and that as non believer said, she just wants to cover up her mistakes by making someone else look bad. 730356@blogcritics.org Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:56:16 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-730305 Of course she didn't want to be in the church. They kept here there with brainwashing 730305@blogcritics.org Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:25:20 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/06/30/201500.php#comment-729988 I think its fiction and she should be ashamed of herself. She was clearly a rebellious teen who didnt want to be in the church. 729988@blogcritics.org Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:59:52 EDT