Susan ray schmidt was another wife of verlan lebaron, who was the brother in law of rebecca kimbel available at. Susan wrote a book about her experiences called his favorite wife which details her life in polygamy. The story and testimony of susan ray schmidt, author and former polygamist wife with the lebaron polygamist group in mexico. Trapped in polygamy the story of the watchmans oath in january of 2011, i was wandering through the lower stacks of my university library, searching for little things to readsnippets of dusty books that caught my eye.
Exwife of polygamist tells tales of greed, murder and escape. An interview with susan ray schmidt, former mormon fundamentalist. Listen to favorite wife audiobook by susan ray schmidt, narrated by susan. Escape from polygamy paperback march 3, 2009 by susan ray schmidt author visit amazons susan ray schmidt page. Escape from polygamy, describes the abuses she suffered while practicing polygamy and adopts a firm antipolygamy stance. Trapped in polygamy, said she has spoken with people still in the lebaron group. What an amazing journey susan brings us on into a secret world, which is unknown to most. History of the franks gregory bishop of tours advertisement. Babies, hard work, and poverty were the lot of a polygamists wife with rundown homes filled with lonely women and children. His favorite wife is the heartstopping, inspirational narrative of a courageous fifteen yearold girl who becomes the sixth wife in a polygamous marriage. At fourteen i am considered of marriageable age and sought after by several of the brethren as a plural wife.
A memoir of polygamy, prophets, and blood atonement. Susan ray schmidt is an american author, activist and lecturer, notable for her memoir and antipolygamy activism. In this gripping and eloquent book, susan ray schmidt tells the story of growing up on the inside and of her ultimate escape with her children from an oppressive and violent life. Escape from polygamy, told abc news there is no such thing as a healthy relationship in a polygamist lifestyle. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Trapped in polygamy is the fictionalised memoir of susan ray schmidt, who escaped from the polygamous cult and made a new life for herself. Exwife of polygamist tells tales of greed, murder and escape ervil lebaron, polygamy monday november 6, 2006 religion news blog spokane when susan ray schmidts parents decided to join what she calls a cult, schmidt says she had no choice but to grow up with fundamentalist mormon teachings. Sister wives polygamist plans suit to challenge polygamy. Susan ray schmidt books list of books by author susan. Books about polygamy what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. My story begins in 1968 in colonia lebaron, a small settlement in chihuahua, mexico.
His favorite wife is the heartstopping, inspirational narrative of a courageous, fifteenyearold girl who becomes the sixth wife in a polygamous marriage. Book recommendations for people who like his favorite wife. Schmidts life with the church is described in her detailed memoir, his favorite wife. Favorite wife king county library system overdrive. Renegade mormon fundamentalist wooed child brides and used them as the instruments of his murderous designs. His favorite wife idaho mountain express newspaper.
Cascading with rich, welldeveloped characters, this true story will capture your soul and imagination as the author reveals how a group of kindhearted, sincere people are led to embrace this controversial lifestyle in their pursuit of. Trapped in polygamy, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Perhaps the most unconventional and literally breathtaking story youll ever read, susan ray schmidt warms you with her personality as you are pulled deeply into a relationship as unusual as it is inspiring. For more resources, visit the main street church bookstore. Susan ray schmidt was once a member of the church of the firstborn of the fullness of times and the childbride of polygamist verlan lebaron in colonia lebaron in mexico. Schmidt believes it was merely an accident, but she said others in her family insist it was murder. Susan does so with honesty, humor, candor and integrity. Trapped in polygamy by susan ray schmidt paperback book see other available editions description his favorite wife. Favorite wife by susan ray schmidt overdrive rakuten. A shield and refuge ministry media resources for sale.
An intimate look inside a violent faith, from the perspective of a woman trapped in a polygamous community. After that susan met her current husband and had a seventh child. His favorite wife by susan ray schmidt, isbn 097797300x, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Fleeing with her children in 1976, schmidt moved back to utah, eventually married again and had two more children. She won the most promising female vocalist award in 1971 at the. Escape by carolyn jessup a second cousin of rebecca kimbel. Schmidt, who now lives in idaho and recently wrote a book titled his favorite wife. This book offers a detailed and intimate portrayal of her personal life in a polygamous marriage, the cults inner workings, and the entire drama surrounding ervil lebarons murder spree. Some remain convinced they could be killed, even after all these years. An interview with susan ray schmidt, former mormon fundamentalist polygamist wife and author of the book, his favorite wife. Publication date 2006 topics schmidt, susan ray, polygamy, mormon fundamentalism, mormon fundamentalism, mormon women publisher twin falls, idaho.
Delving more deeply into this mysterious underworld than any previous work, favorite wife is a powerful account of the affairs of the heart, coming of age under. I went on the internet to do some more research on her, and i thought it was interesting that youre blog is the third link to come up under susan ray schmidt. His favorite wife by susan ray schmidt, 9780977973002, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Delving more deeply into this mysterious underworld than any previous work, favorite wife is a powerful account of the affairs of the heart. Trapped in polygamy details my experiences as a young girl raised in a fundamentalist, polygamist sect, an offshoot of the mormon church. She was a sisterwife to irene spenser who has also written several books about the group. Rena chynoweth susan ray schmidt nee ray, born 1953 is an american author, activist and lecturer, notable for her memoir and antipolygamy activism. Susan ray schmidt was born in october of 1953 in utah to vernon and mathel ray. I just finished this book his favorite wife yesterday 06282009. Susan ray schmidt at 15 susan became the sixth wife of verlan.
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