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Book Review of Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs

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This book was extremely eye opening. It's hard to believe that in 2009 in this country women and children are treated like they are just the property of men who frequently abuse them. Their "prophet" and cult manages to brainwash them and control every aspect of their lives. I previously read, Escape, by carolyn jessup which tells a similar story. Its very sad and tragic. Thankfully Elissa and Lamont "got out" and she had the courage to help convict Warren Jeffs and end his tyranny. Makes you realize that one person doing the right thing can prevail against evil.