Escape
by Carolyn Jessop, Laura Palmer
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Book Reviews of Escape
Book Review: Very Interesting
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed reading this book. It was very interesting to see how the FLDS changed over time with Rulon and then Warren Jeffs gaining power. It seemed to me that Warren was much more interested in attaining money and power for himself and building a close knit group of men to do his bidding than being a spiritual leader. He used the young girls as pawns, which didn't really seem to happen before. At least as far as Carolyn, knew. I also thought it was really interesting how Carolyn's whole view of the religion she believed so deeply in could be changed by two men- Warren Jeffs and Merril Jessop... the two most powerful men in the group.Book Review: Unforgettable Memoir
Summary: 4 Stars
Escape was an unforgettable and haunting recounting of Carolyn Jessop's first 34 years as a member of a radical polygamist cult. I gave it only 4 stars because of a couple of discrepancies and repeating of facts in the book.
It blew my mind to read his book, as I never knew how bad some of these cults were. The women and children (with some exceptions) are little more than slaves and the entire group is brainwashed.
Carolyn's bravery in leaving the cult with her children is amazing. To do that took tremendous courage, and it helped get the cult leader in jail.
Book Review: A Remarkable Woman
Summary: 4 Stars
Carolyn Jessop is a remarkably strong woman who has endured many life altering experiences. She came from a family with a devout faith and grew to the realize that faith had changed and was detrimental to her and her children. She needed to take a stand for the preservation of their lives. We read this for our book club and discussed the many facets of her life that shaped her character so that she could find the fortitude to do what she felt was the right thing to do. It was a hard book to read for some but one that was riveting. It brought many insights to the discussion.Book Review: Heart Wrenching and Inspiring
Summary: 5 Stars
There are many positive reviews of Escape, so I will try to keep mine brief.
Carolyns' story gripped me like no fiction ever could. Her struggles, sorrow and determination are a testament to the power of the human spirit. This book is a real eye opener, it is unbelievable that there are still countless women willingly going through such mistreatment in our own country! The author of this book is a brave, brave woman, and you owe it to yourself to experience her incomprehensible journey, which will surely evoke compassion from even the most skeptical of readers.
Book Review: GREAT book
Summary: 5 Stars
i think this is a great book!! truely eye opening.. where im from this kindof life style is totally frowned upon....though i have to say i see nothing wrong with it!!! i wish someone would right some christian fiction books based on polygamous life...like beverly lewis amish books!! i would totally buy them!!! idea any good writers out there!! if this is the life stlye you choose more power to you!!! i think it is great!!! i dont mean marrying young kids but adults consenting adults that is!!!!