Escape Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Carolyn Jessop & Laura Palmer
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
509

Escape by Carolyn Jessop & Laura Palmer Book Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The dramatic true story of one woman’s life inside the ultra-fundamentalist American religious sect featured in Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey—and her courageous flight to freedom with her eight children

With a new epilogue by the author • “Escape provides an astonishing look behind the tightly drawn curtains of the FLDS church, one of the most secretive religious groups in the United States. A courageous, heart-wrenching account.”—Jon Krakauer
 
When she was eighteen years old, Carolyn Jessop was coerced into an arranged marriage with a total stranger: a man thirty-two years her senior. Merril Jessop already had three wives. But arranged plural marriages were an integral part of Carolyn’s heritage: She was born into and raised in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), the radical offshoot of the Mormon Church. Over the next fifteen years, Carolyn had eight children and withstood her husband’s psychological abuse and the watchful eyes of his other wives, who were locked in a constant battle for supremacy. Carolyn was miserable for years and wanted out, but she knew that if she tried to leave and got caught, her children would be taken away from her. In 2003, Carolyn chose freedom over fear and fled her home with her eight children. She had $20 to her name.
 
Escape exposes a world tantamount to a prison camp, created by religious fanatics who, in the name of God, deprive the followers the right to make choices, brainwash children in church-run schools, and force women to be totally subservient to men. Against this background, Carolyn’s flight takes on an extraordinary, inspiring power. 
 
Not only did Carolyn manage a daring escape from a brutal environment, she became the first woman ever granted full custody of her children in a contested suit involving the FLDS. And in 2006, her reports to the Utah attorney general on church abuses formed a crucial part of the case that led to the arrest, and later the conviction and sentence, of their notorious leader, Warren Jeffs.

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Book Name Escape
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
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Language English
E-Book Size 30.65 MB

Escape (Carolyn Jessop & Laura Palmer) Book Reviews 2024

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Best book ever. An amazing story of survival and triumph from an extraordinary woman capable of the impossible. I had to put the book down at some points because it was so intense. I'm convinced the reason Harrison was so sick is because of the toxic environment he was in. A good read for anyone in a situation they feel they can't survive. Carolyn Jessop is a surviver.

Wow. To read of such oppressions occurring in a country built on freedom is shocking. We fight for humanitarian rights over seas and are oblivious to our home country being violated. I pray that all whom are subjected can find strength. And I know in my heart that the oppressors will never find their "celestial heaven" falsely created by their "prophet". A must read. --signed. A believer. A Christian with an open heart and mind.

From Terror to Triumph. This is another warning of how unquestioned power can mentally and physically destroy hundreds of innocent, trusting victims. However the invincible nature of Carolyn's spirit gives hope to all who dare.

Escape. A completely riveting book that you won’t want to put down until you finish it. What is so sad about how women and children were treated in this fundamentalist Mormon cult is that it is all true. The author is incredibly intelligent, strong, courageous, a very selfless and loving mother, and a great writer.

Escape. One of the best non-fiction books I have ever read. It literally was hard for me to put the book down to go do other things that had to be done! I learned so much about this Mormon cult. So proud of you for breaking free from it!

Gripping tale of survival. Like most people, I had heard of polygamists but never in detail. My most popular idea of polygamy was a bit glorified by tv shows like Sister Wives that aim to entertain. Escape was completely something else. This is the raw, heart wrenching, stranger than fiction story of Carolyn Jessop. Born into a polygamist cult and forced to marry as a teenager to a man three times her age. An old man she did not love who repeatedly raped her, kept her pregnant despite her own health, intimated and abused her. Even harder to grasp, was the stories of the children in the polygamist cult. Children were not allowed to be hugged, kissed, or treated with any kind of affection. They were not allowed to play, cry, laugh, or just be children. They were physically, emotionally, and sexually abused. The monstrosities described in this book left me feeling angry that more hasn't been done to get these hundreds of children the help they need. I learned a great deal of Polygamy as a religion, it's history, and it's culture. Escape was a rare glimpse into a world that I am thankful not to belong in. Carolyn provides a first hand account of the FLDS and the infamous Warren Jeffs that will give you chills. This book was a good read and well written. The pages flowed easily and I even found myself awake most nights reading it. The general message of Carolyn's story is one of empowerment, courage, and freedom.

Wonderful, Horrifying Story. I could not stop reading. This book was amazing. The things that go on FLDS are absolutely horrifying. Her story gave me so much appreciation for my family and everything I have.

Great book. Excellent book! Captivating and at times disturbing. An amazing story about strength and determination. Couldn't put it down.

Inspirational!!. What an inspiring book about courage, spirit and undying love for your children. As a mom I was moved to tears reading her struggles to protect her kids, fight for their health and protect them! I can't imagine having to worry about such horrors with my own kids. I'm so glad Carolyn persevered and followed her heart and didn't go with what she was taught. That's a great message to teach our kids. Follow your heart!! Thank you for sharing your story! I hope every bring blessings to you Carolyn....You've earned it!!

Amazing. This book was one of my favorites, super engaging.

Escape. Carolyn is an amazing women. Her children can count their blessings she is their mom. The Fundamentalist so called religious beliefs are horrific. It really is upsetting that it continues today. Just sickens me that women and children are treated so inhumane. So much hatred and cruelty in that sect.

Escape. Excellent! I couldn't put it down.

AMAZING!!. Wow! What this woman went through. And what all members of polygamy go through is heartbreaking! Such an inspiring story of courage and hope. She is an amazing woman! GREAT read! I couldn't put it down.

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Escape. This book was well written and drew me in. It was very enlightening, frightening, and almost unbelievable. What an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing.

Wow. This book is truly captivating. So much suspense, and I am so inspired by the author.

Dive right in!. This book was so hot and heavy, I loved it!! I love how Jess is thickheaded and goes against Max trying to keep a straight head! Very easy book to read and I want to know what happens next so bad!!!

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Summary of Escape by Carolyn Jessop & Laura Palmer

The Escape book written by Carolyn Jessop & Laura Palmer was published on 16 October 2007, Tuesday in the Biographies & Memoirs category. A total of 509 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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