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Devoted

Jennifer Mathieu

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Jan 29, 2016 Elisabeth rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction, ya, 2016

Having grown up in the middle of the Bible Belt, I've met many, many people who have views about Christianity that are more… rigid than mine. It always amazes me when people think God has decreed that women be second-class citizens. Devoted takes a close look at the Quiverfull Movement, which is similar to the Duggar family's lifestyle. Young girls are taught that they are born to be good "helpmeets." Not only is education unimportant, they aren't even allowed to think for themselves or to show ...more

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Feb 01, 2016 Stephany rated it it was amazing

This book is really good. I had to look up what religion the main character was following because I was getting so mad. I'm a Christian and a lot of times Christianity is portrayed as judgmental and rigid. I was glad to know that the religion in this book was not true Christianity.
This book is all about character growth. Rachel has to learn to believe in herself. This story is her journey to finding herself.
The author obviously did a lot of research before writing this book and it is evident. ...more

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Feb 04, 2016 Julie Trapp rated it really liked it

What a powerful book! Raised with 8 brothers & sisters, Rachel (17) is expected to prepare herself to be a dutiful wife & mother. What a bunch of rot!!! Thankfully, she is caught using the computer to contact another teen who rebelled against their church and runs away when confronted with being sent to a "camp" where you are brainwashed with Scripture all day. Not being a religious person, all of the Bible spewing from the family was a bit much. Just because you can quote the Bible, does not ma ...more

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Jan 25, 2016 Anna Chappell rated it it was amazing

Lovely book. I really liked the direction it took - I expected one thing but the way it played out was different, and I really liked that. Its exploration of Christianity and God verses fundamentalist excess was very good, while staying grounded in being Rachel's story. ...more

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