tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post2533880843837622214..comments2024-03-28T17:34:57.249-07:00Comments on Baili And I...: Escape By Carolyn Jessop, The Book I read latelybailihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-7479367050127792072018-05-05T13:57:35.962-07:002018-05-05T13:57:35.962-07:00Thanks for your book review, Baili. I've adde...Thanks for your book review, Baili. I've added this to my list of books to read. Unfortunately stories like this are true. There are fundamentalist Mormon sects that practice polygamy in the US, even though polygamy is illegal by law and is no longer acceptable in today's Church of the Latter Day Saints. <br /><br />I had a friend many years ago who escaped from a polygamist LDS cult just across the border in Mexico. She had six children and only escaped with a couple of them. Her life under the cult was horrible. She was fighting to get the rest of her children through the courts. I moved back to Canada and lost touch with her. I often wonder what became of her and her children.<br /><br />The whole thing disgusts me!<br /><br />My mother was determined that her four female children would be able to support themselves and would never have to stay in a marriage because they needed a man to support them. My father was equally determined. They made huge sacrifices to make that dream come true as well as educating their only son. We four girls have always been independent, and that is one of the most special gifts our parents gave us.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-9811829817254298262018-04-26T18:51:02.622-07:002018-04-26T18:51:02.622-07:00I have seen news shows about this type of thing an...I have seen news shows about this type of thing and it is amazing to me also that these things happen anywhere, I can't imagine being told who I am to marry and having multiple wives is just crazy, I am so glad she was able to break free and I hope that anyone who would want to be out of this kind of situation can find their way out.Conniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-20716362531498133802018-04-26T13:13:10.266-07:002018-04-26T13:13:10.266-07:00I haven't read her story, but saw in on tv. G...I haven't read her story, but saw in on tv. Glad she was able to get away!likeschocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04361497391780056620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-74336215045290837522018-04-26T11:13:08.783-07:002018-04-26T11:13:08.783-07:00The atrocities done to women in the name of honour...The atrocities done to women in the name of honour or religions make my blood boil...I heard about that woman's book and she is quite an inspiration, sad that she went through all of that...I like that you post about these things Baili. :)Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-85498702967500992012018-04-26T10:39:20.473-07:002018-04-26T10:39:20.473-07:00Horrifying!Horrifying!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-1385867364442404372018-04-26T03:21:31.247-07:002018-04-26T03:21:31.247-07:00The human rights for woman must be respected in al...The human rights for woman must be respected in all world. Religions, traditions, etc., are not a justification to slave women by the men.<br />Great post.<br />Have a nice week my dear friend.<br />Kisses.<br />Jaime Portelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939086650645519945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-35901519146709185252018-04-25T23:15:54.135-07:002018-04-25T23:15:54.135-07:00in such remote areas exist in some parts of our c...in such remote areas exist in some parts of our country where i never went though i observed the rural area's women life style which is not much different from such horrifying lands and tribes who are still living in the stone age where woman is only a property and treated inhumanly bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-58891883745208352842018-04-25T16:24:14.801-07:002018-04-25T16:24:14.801-07:00It is both terrifying and sad that this type of ex...It is both terrifying and sad that this type of exploitation and manipulation still goes on. I'm sure this was an interesting book to read. <br /><br />Happy spring to you, Baili!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-84345645719528581902018-04-25T13:47:23.355-07:002018-04-25T13:47:23.355-07:00I remember when this happened. My b-in-law is Morm...I remember when this happened. My b-in-law is Mormon. He said that this is common in the southern isolated areas. Other Mormons know about this and let it pass. What a brave woman! Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-60473591709107806022018-04-24T22:13:01.146-07:002018-04-24T22:13:01.146-07:00Oh, this is such a tragic story, Baili! So many te...Oh, this is such a tragic story, Baili! So many terrible things go on in secret - even here in America. The area where they lived is very isolated and remote, so nobody knew until some brave women escaped and told their story. There is so much injustice in this world and women and children are still struggling for equality and freedom from abuse, even here. Women have to overcome centuries of being treated as 'property' and we have come far, but still have so far to go. Sending hugs xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-85623024210629436192018-04-24T18:10:40.763-07:002018-04-24T18:10:40.763-07:00It's so sad! So very sad! And, it's so sca...It's so sad! So very sad! And, it's so scary that this happens!! <br />Be well my friend! Sending you Big Hugs!!! Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-87436024098283045382018-04-24T17:57:40.825-07:002018-04-24T17:57:40.825-07:00I was shocked reading this as well, it's quite...I was shocked reading this as well, it's quite sad that there are religious sects like this, I'm truly happy for the people that can free themselves of this horrible life. I'm thrilled to see she is so happy now.<br /><br />I hope you're doing well, I can't believe I've been away from blogging so long, I was unable to do anything for a long time due to the pain I've been dealing with. However; I missed writing so much, I finally sat down and the words poured out easily.<br /><br />Have a lovely day❤Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-90111261459662011392018-04-24T12:12:16.918-07:002018-04-24T12:12:16.918-07:00You are right, baili - even in so-called forward t...You are right, baili - even in so-called forward thinking countries there are cases where women still have no actual rights even though they have rights under law. Religion is the biggest culprit, but it also happens in many cases where that is just how men behave toward women. I think the main difference is that if a woman can escape her situation she is not condemned by society; instead, society at large tries to help her to achieve and keep independence and freedom. Even in a town as small as ours we have a women's shelter where women who are being abused can go to be safe while they learn to start a new life without their abuser. This looks like a book worth reading and I will look for it.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-85095350106376641192018-04-24T07:04:10.788-07:002018-04-24T07:04:10.788-07:00It was a sad story but glad she is now with a real...It was a sad story but glad she is now with a real man and good husband!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795340509123902948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-28349745963251478822018-04-23T19:53:32.456-07:002018-04-23T19:53:32.456-07:00I accept uoy sugestin and am going to try to read ...I accept uoy sugestin and am going to try to read it.<br />Have a great week! Pedro Coimbrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03833470005651536885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-87468119631096430062018-04-23T19:46:10.880-07:002018-04-23T19:46:10.880-07:00Haven't heard of the book.
It's pleasing s...Haven't heard of the book.<br />It's pleasing she escaped and it looks like a not so good story.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-44713386714656709932018-04-23T18:30:05.036-07:002018-04-23T18:30:05.036-07:00I have heard of this story and intend to read the ...I have heard of this story and intend to read the book at some point. It is horrible what people do in the name of God.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-80572175026161993132018-04-23T15:37:41.523-07:002018-04-23T15:37:41.523-07:00Such a terrible true story ...
Thank you for your ...Such a terrible true story ...<br />Thank you for your review.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-28278022152358457972018-04-23T11:30:57.433-07:002018-04-23T11:30:57.433-07:00O livro é muito interessante.
Uma boa semana
BjsO livro é muito interessante.<br />Uma boa semana<br />BjsAmélia https://www.blogger.com/profile/04668463755146445573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-57607740932346265632018-04-23T10:18:17.267-07:002018-04-23T10:18:17.267-07:00Dear Baili, thank you for reviewing this book. It ...Dear Baili, thank you for reviewing this book. It is true, unfortunately that everywhere in the world their are men who choose to dominate others and enslave them. Slowly, ever so slowly things are changing here in the United States, but still some religious traditions insist that man is the master. It is a tragedy. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-78693567928465856842018-04-23T10:05:34.099-07:002018-04-23T10:05:34.099-07:00I have read the book. Unfortunately it is not a un...I have read the book. Unfortunately it is not a unique story. People all over the world have sections that believe in a male dominated society. Here in the United States many feel we are superior because we say that all are created equal but even our Constitution says "All MEN are created equal". At that time they also meant that all men who had money were created equal. There are religions here who believe the man is the final and only ruler of his domain. There are others who were raised to believe the same thing. I wish for the time when each person can be judged as the person he/she is. Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-18587959705215347962018-04-23T08:53:49.176-07:002018-04-23T08:53:49.176-07:00I think our strict adherence to the concept of &qu...I think our strict adherence to the concept of "Freedom of Religion" has sometimes allowed these despicable cults to thrive.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-18125301676056237062018-04-23T08:03:38.349-07:002018-04-23T08:03:38.349-07:00Most Mormons in the USA and Canada have long since...Most Mormons in the USA and Canada have long since given up plural marriage and are now part of the mainstream, even if the church is still pretty conservative. But little pockets of fundamentalist Mormons still exist as well, where the old ways described in the book continue to exist. In Canada, the main such cult colony is in British Columbia and its leader is being actively prosecuted as a criminal by the Canadian government.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-78029337335230732422018-04-23T06:20:01.186-07:002018-04-23T06:20:01.186-07:00What a terrible true story. What a terrible true story. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309826816742200785.post-72435259587552265782018-04-23T03:27:33.023-07:002018-04-23T03:27:33.023-07:00Deve ser muito interessante esse livro que descrev...Deve ser muito interessante esse livro que descreve a vida de uma mulher que lutou pelos seus direitos. Infelizmente ainda acontece em muitos lugares a discriminação das mulheres.<br />Uma boa semana.<br />Um beijo.Graça Pireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798220892473509748noreply@blogger.com