Escape
Escape
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
413
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Utah • 1990s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Escape by Carolyn Jessop recounts a person's journey out of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). The narrative details the individual's experiences within the sect, challenges faced, and the eventual escape to start a new life. The book offers insights into the struggles and resilience required to leave a controlling environment.
Inspirational
Emotional
Contemplative
Dark
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Carolyn Jessop's memoir, Escape, captivates readers with its gripping narrative of fleeing from a polygamous sect. Praised for its raw honesty and emotional depth, the book provides an eye-opening look into a closed society. Critics note redundancy and a lack of depth in secondary character development, but overall, it’s an inspiring and intense read.
Who Should Read Escape?
Readers who are fascinated by true stories of resilience and women's empowerment will enjoy Carolyn Jessop's Escape. Fans of Tara Westover’s Educated or Elizabeth Smart’s My Story will find this memoir compelling, as it details Jessop’s brave departure from the polygamist FLDS community.
52,562 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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413
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Utah • 1990s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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