Sorry but I just didn't really enjoy this book. I was excited because the publisher's senior editor said she read it in one sitting, "compulsively turning each page" so, admittedly, I had high hopes. Plus I was interested in the whole 'polygamy Mormon doomsday cult' angle ... because, really, who wouldn't be??
There's no doubt Ruth Wariner, the author, had a tragic life and kudos to her for pulling herself and her siblings out of their situation but the book just wasn't that good.
This story, although tragic, could have just as easily occurred with Muslims, agnostics, whatever as the main characters. So the whole 'polygamist Mormon doomsday cult' felt a bit contrived.
But, again, let me state that Ruth Wariner saved her and her siblings' lives and she deserves credit for that. She definitely has more of a story to tell than I do but I can't say that I recommend this book :(
Also, her stepfather was a real -- fill in your own bad word here --.