Journal Entry 1 by candieb from Austin, Texas USA on Sunday, November 02, 2008

Synopsis

Irene Spencer did as she felt God commanded in marrying her brother-in-law Verlan LeBaron, becoming his second wife. Her dramatic story reveals how far religion can be stretched and abused and how one woman and her children found their way out, into truth and redemption. 

Journal Entry 2 by candieb from Austin, Texas USA on Monday, February 02, 2009

This was surprisingly good; I didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did. I was really surprised by the honesty that the author seemed to give. I have read a few books having to do with polygamy, but I always felt like the author held back a lot. I didn't get that feeling here, she seemed to tell her story the way she remembered it. She does mention leaving some stuff out, but it looks like she made that into a whole other book to be released later this year. Definitely worth your time if you are a memoir reader or just interested in learning more about the subject matter.

As for me, even after reading this, I don't understand how a woman can allow herself to be pulled into this life. I keep reminding myself that they were only 15/16, but I still don't really get it. Then again, I guess there are things that I do and say that others would understand. But still... I dunno. It's tough. 

Journal Entry 3 by candieb at Given to fellow BookCrosser, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Monday, February 02, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (2/2/2009 UTC) at Given to fellow BookCrosser, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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Mailing to a bookobsessed.com member for a relay. collectorkerri
 

Journal Entry 4 by collectorkerri from Springfield, Illinois USA on Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Received today. Will go on my TBR shelf for now. Thanks, candieb! 

Journal Entry 5 by collectorkerri from Springfield, Illinois USA on Tuesday, September 01, 2009

What a harrowing story. It just boggles the mind to think that there are people in modern times living this way. Irene Spencer has had quite a life, becoming a plural wife at 16, bearing more than a dozen children and following her husband around the American West, Mexico and Central America before deciding enough is enough and leaving the polygamous lifestyle.

The book is now headed to columbianrifraf in the UK as part of my monthly RABCK contest. Enjoy!