Carolyn Jessop

About the Author

Carolyn Jessop is a courageous author and former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), whose harrowing experiences in a polygamous sect inspired her to share her story with the world. Born into the insular world of the FLDS in Arizona, she endured an arranged marriage at a young age and raised eight children under the sect's oppressive regime before making a daring escape in 2003. Through her writing, Jessop sheds light on the abuses and control within such communities, advocating for the rights of women and children. Her memoir not only chronicles her personal journey to freedom but also serves as a powerful testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity for hope and change.