Stolen Innocence: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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In September 2007, a packed courtroom in St. George, Utah, sat hushed as Elissa Wall, the star witness against polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs, gave captivating testimony of how Jeffs forced her to marry her first cousin at age fourteen. This harrowing and vivid account proved to be the most compelling evidence against Jeffs, showing the harsh realities of this closed community and the lengths to which Jeffs went in order to control the sect's women.Now, in this courageous memoir, Elissa Wall tells the incredible and inspirational story of how she emerged from the confines of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) and helped bring one of America's most notorious criminals to justice. Offering a child's perspective on life in the FLDS, Wall discusses her tumultuous youth, explaining how her family's turbulent past intersected with her strong will and identified her as a
Quick facts about Stolen Innocence
- Title: Stolen Innocence
- Author: Elissa Wall
- First published: 2008
- Genre: abused wives, religious aspects, religious aspects of marriage
- OpenLibrary ID: OL9302813W
Where to read Stolen Innocence
Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Stolen Innocence about?
In September 2007, a packed courtroom in St.
Who wrote Stolen Innocence?
Stolen Innocence was written by Elissa Wall.
When was Stolen Innocence published?
Stolen Innocence was first published in 2008.
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