I cannot say I enjoyed reading this, as it is so depraved, sickening and unbelievable that it's actually true. Flora Jessop was one of 28 children born to a man who had 3 wives. She was brought up in a polygamous cult and taught to believe the outside world was evil and that she lived among the righteous. Her innocence didn't last long .. Being sexually abused continually by her father from a young age to bring confined in a closet, and then being married to her first cousin at 16, I was not wanting to read anymore. I did finish the book and I am happy I did. The world is a terrifying place and some people have taken it upon themselves to make it worse. All praise to Flora for speaking out about her and her families atrocities against them. May they live in peace now that it has been made public. It's no secret that I've read many a book about the FLDS. While I think they all have their separate insights and such, the bottom line is usually the same: Warren Jeffs and the FLDS victimize people, mainly women and girls, and it shouldn't be taken any more. I was under the impression that Flora Jessop's book would be very similar to that of Carolyn Jessop's, and Elisa Wall's. Not that they are any less interesting, don't get me wrong, but similar in their tones and stories. But boy was I wrong. Because Flora Jessop has a very distinct characteristic to her story; she is filled with a large amount of rage that is palpable and practically busting out of hte pages. After a childhood of sexual and physical abuse, she escaped the FLDS and is now an advocate for children who want to escape as well. All of the women who write these books are incredibly brave and incredibly resilient, and Flora has been threatened, attacked, nearly run off a country road and she STILL stands up for these girls and tells her story. This book was just more proof that these stories are NOT all the same, and that the women are all brave in many different ways. At times hard to read and at other times really very funny, CHURCH OF LIES was a great read, and a MUST read for those interested in the FLDS and those who have escaped.
What do You think about Church Of Lies (2009)?
Definately more graphic than a lot of books about the FLDS. I would recommend this book to others.
—HayHay
Very heartbreaking. Makes me ask how on earth can this still be going on in America?
—Yaya
Flora Jessop is a remarkable person. I am in awe of her strength and compassion.
—nayamcdunn
Really enjoyed this book. It was easy to read.
—SergChe
