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I am a cult fanatic and the last few years I have become obsessed with Warren Jeffs and the Short Creek FLDS community. This book has been on my radar for so long and it was well worth the wait

Sam Brower's investigation is so eye opening to the abuse and sheer mind control that went on here. At one point he compares Jeffs to Jim Jones and I never thought of it, but it couldn't have been far off.

A bit repetitive at times but well worth reading

Another FLDS book, albeit slightly more objective but no less shocking or devasting in its portrayal of the fundamentalist Mormon group. It was a very difficult read, revealing the extent of the systemic child abuse and rape perpetrated by certain individuals within the group under the guise of the religion. Equally as devastating was the apparent apathy with which the relevant authorities handled the cult. A worthy, but heartbreaking, read.

Horrifying glimpse into Jeff's FLDS cult. Cults have always fascinated me, growing up in the Waco, TX area, hello, David Koresh, and another religious group near by. My husband actually grew up in a religious cult and tho they were not FLDS or LDS, or polygamists, there are so many parallels. Control, arranged marriage, lies, abuse and so much more. I had the audio playing until my hub left the room saying he couldn't listen. It's well done.

Hallelujah, this creep - Warren Jeffs - has been in jail since 2011. Hope he stays there a good, long while. 😬 #Hallelujah #JuneTunz

These are all worthy reads. Tagging below.👇🏻

Today's #bookandmovie feature is the Showtime docu Prophet's Prey by Amy Berg. This haunting, harrowing look at a real life American Gilead will burrow into your brain. It's based on a book, and the author appears as a key figure. If you liked Under The Banner, this is almost like a sequel (and Krakauer is a major figure in both), but fair warning, this documentary is very triggering wrt abuse and religious cults. Recommended, but with warning.

#recommendsday [part 2]: This goes hand in hand with Under the Banner of Heaven (my original post). It's an in-depth look at the FLDS and their prophet and pedophile, Warren Jeffs. Brower and Krakauer also take part in a documentary of the same name, and it will BLOW YOUR MIND.