Because my ancestors were polygamists {a loooong time ago}, I wanted to know a little bit more about the lifestyle. Firmly against it {especially in regards to the FLDS/LDS church}, but wanted to know more.

Susan was able to tell her story in a way that made you feel upset about the events that surrounded and shaped her life, but not sorry FOR her. She never wrote in a fatalistic "woe is me" tone of voice which I think is an easy trap to fall into when writing a memoir. She was able to tell her story in a way that was authentic and not overtly seeking sympathy. She told the facts as she lived them and how she felt at the time {scared, confused, brave, hopeful} without bogging herself down with sadness or bitterness towards what was obviously a harsh style of living. That being said, the story is very sad and at times made me want to throw my Kindle across the room for how neglected her families were.