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Description edit
Irene Spencer did as she felt God commanded in marrying her brother-in-law Verlan LeBaron, becoming his second wife. When the government raided the fundamentalist, polygamous Mormon village of Short Creek, Arizona, Irene and her family fled to Verlan's brothers' Mexican ranch. They lived in... read more
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Summary edit
The book tells the story of a young, naive girl in rural Utah whose polygamist family seals her fate. Although Irene's mother left the polygamist lifestyle, the extended family remained leaders within it. So, when she walked away from her mother's impoverished home, Irene chose to marry a man... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Irene Spencer Lebaron: Told from her point of view, Irene is Verlan LeBaron's second wife.
- Verlan Lebaron: Add a description of this character.
- Joel Lebaron
- Ervil Lebaron
- Ben Lebaron
- Lucinda Lebaron
- Maud Lebaron
- Charlotte Lebaron
- Defina Lebaron
- Lucy
- Glen
- Donna
- Rhea
- Linda
- Uncle Rulon
- Becky
- Susan
- Priscilla
- Helen
- Sylvia
- Andre
- Leah
- Beth
- Horace
- Lillie
- Erma
- Dr. Hatch
- Kaylen
- Anna
- Oreliano
- Annie
- Theron
- John
- Richard
- Ver Ian
- Steven
- Joseph Smith
- Ellen
- Dr. Martinez
- Mark
- Dr. Cortez
- Betty
- Alma
- Nelda
- Douglas
- Esther
- Dan
- Mary
- Barbara
- Arturo
- Judy
- Dr. Ramirez
- Kelsch
First Sentence edit
I edged sideways down the aisle of the crowded Greyhound, careful not to bump anyone with the bulky brown suitcase, which held my every possession: two or three plain cotton dresses, my undergarments, and toiletries-the sparse but precious contents of my hope chest.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Irene Spencer (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Center Street
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 1599957191
Page Count: 400
Publisher: Center Street
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 1599957191
Page Count: 400
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 289.3092
Subjects edit
- Books › History › Americas › United States › State & Local › Utah
- Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Sociology › Marriage & Family
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Leaders & Notable People › Religious
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Mormonism
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Specific Groups › Women
- Books › Parenting & Families › Family Relationships
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Memoirs
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