- Written by: Anna LeBaron
- Genre: Autobiography, memoir
- Pages: 307
- Setting: Houston, Mexico, 1980’s
- Subject headings: Mormons, troubled upbringing, cults, abandoned children, polygamy, survival
LeBaron recounts her life as she survives a cult-like existence with her father, Ervil LeBaron, a Mormon Polygamist who began an offshoot of the religion. His murderous ways became infamous and a troubled Anna finally breaks away from the cult at age 13.
I did not love her writing and I was not engrossed in the story. If you are looking for a much better retelling of what life is like with an abusive Mormon father, you should read Educated by Tara Westover. Tara Westover is an inspiration. She is a role model. She could be the poster child for abused children that went on to take control of their lives and make a success of themselves. Interview with Westover on YouTube.
Both titles are available in your public library!