Stolen Innocence
Stolen Innocence
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2008
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2008438
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Utah • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stolen Innocence, written by Lisa Pulitzer and Elissa Wall, recounts Elissa Wall's life within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). The memoir details her experiences growing up, enduring forced marriage, and eventually escaping the abusive environment to find justice and personal freedom.
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Review Roundup
Stolen Innocence by Lisa Pulitzer and Elissa Wall is a poignant memoir that shines a light on the harrowing realities within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Readers praise its raw, courageous storytelling and insightful exposé of a secretive sect. However, some find the narrative repetitive and the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a compelling, eye-opening read.
Who Should Read Stolen Innocence?
A reader who would enjoy Stolen Innocence by Lisa Pulitzer and Elissa Wall is typically drawn to memoirs and exposes detailing personal triumph over adversity within oppressive communities. Fans of Escape by Carolyn Jessop or Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer will find it compelling for its harrowing and insightful narrative.
33,460 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Utah • 2000s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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