Anyone who thought mother's day was a let down and is feeling a little depressed needs to read this book! The usual difficulties I face as a wife and mother pale in comparison to Carolyn Jessop's role as wife of a fundamental "Latter Day Saint" and mother of 8 children. "Escape" is a fascinating autobiography of a woman born into a polygamist cult who starts to question her worth as a woman and mother within the religion. As the cult grows more and more extreme Carolyn starts to plot a daring escape from her husband, his many other wives over 100 children!
As non-fiction goes this is pretty riveting stuff! I was anxiously turning pages until way after my bed-time and finished the book with a sense of gratitude for my own freedom of choice and expression.
I would highly recommend this book to every mother!
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