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This is my first review of a nonfiction title. I am attempting to provide you with nothing more than a few thoughts and my experience during my time with this book. Please be warned that this book does include sensitive material such as sexual abuse.

Until recently, it was a very rare occasion that any autobiography or memoir would capture my attention, let alone make an appearance on the blog. But I am a mood reader, and my mood has been changing. I find myself desiring to know more. Often my chosen topics are those that many might not understand. Although I do know that you are out there. It just doesn’t always go over as well to discuss darker subjects during a lunch date or at your kid’s ball practice.

I openly admit to harboring a strong fascination with cults and religious based followings of unhealthy nature. FLDS and polygamy have been a subject of intrigue for many years, largely due in part to my continuing interest in the human psych. The unyielding followers and devotion found within FLDS arguably and easily fall within the classifications and realm of cult behavior. Also as a woman and mother, I find myself personally challenging to the concept of polygamy with many unanswered “why’s” and “how’s”. So after a recent documentary that shared a portion of Brent’s story and a look at the FLDS leader and so-called “Prophet” Warren Jeffs, picking this book up made complete sense. I feel no need to provide a recap, as the synopsis is sufficient and thorough.

I do want to specify at this point that I am not comparing FLDS (The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) to LDS who have since disowned many of the practices that are still found within FLDS, such as polygamy. I understand that there is a difference and do not pretend to be an expert in either, nor is this review an attempt to pass judgement on anyone’s religion. With that said, here are my thoughts on the book itself:

Lost Boy is an autobiography of one young man’s life inside and outside of FLDS. It lifts the veil, revealing insight into a world that is hard to grasp and understand. It is a story of manipulation, fear, abuse, loss and survival. It is not an easy read at the best of times, but it is a worthy read.

I found myself in deep appreciation of how much history and back story is actually contained within this book. It was not what I expected, but a welcomed surprise. We are presented with more than a sad and harrowing tale. We are given the working knowledge to understand why our author’s life was so hard and how it came to be for him and so many others. Instead of simply explaining that there was abuse and mistreatment, he shows the reader how it was all possible. We are provided a glimpse into the life of FLDS members that enables us to piece together the true manipulation that is occurring and how such a following began. We learn how fear and religion have been twisted and used against those who were so devoted. We learn how one man, Warren Jeffs, still manages a tenacious and detrimental hold on so many lives even now from prison.

The are many triggers in this book, as Brent makes a conscious effort to be open and forthright. As I mentioned, this not a gentle read. It is every bit candid as it is personal. A childhood of abuse is brought forth, but not without also honestly mentioning the times that there was still happiness. He acknowledges that amidst the chaos there was love and a sense of belonging. There is a simple and raw honesty that enables the reader to not only see but understand. My heart mourned as he described how difficult it was to separate from something so harmful because he knew nothing else. He was so integrated that the prospect of life outside the Church had become terrifying and isolating. He bravely exposes his own harsh reality and struggles that include drug use and bad decisions. There is no saving face. Simply what was and is. This is a story of real life within the FLDS and the ramifications.

I admire Brent’s decision to not only share his personal experience, but the reality of what it was/is to be raised FLDS. The choice to expose and address the years of brainwashing and abuse could not have come easily nor without cost. Lost Boy challenges us to look beyond our own comfort and see from the other side of the curtain. I recommend this to anyone who desires to learn and gain more knowledge of cults within a religious settings and the effects of them on youth, families and the society that those who manage to escape must reenter.


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Lost Boy Brent W Jeffs Maia Szalavitz 9780767931779 Books Reviews

It's too bad that the causes of so many of life's tragedies are exposed too late, but better late than never. It is sad that what God intended for our lives to be, full of joy and freedom, can be twisted to someone's selfish agenda in a kind of mass hypnosis and so many "innocent" people are led like lambs to swallow whatever they are fed. It makes for the perfect venue for twisted, evil men to accomplish whatever devilish plots that enter their sick minds. Hurray that they are being exposed, and may God bless and help these poor deluded people. Thank you, Brent, for the courage you displayed by telling it all. Many should read this book.
This is an exceptional story from Brent Jeffs, for anyone who thinks their life is hard, read about being born into a closed off society of men who abuse their "God given" positions in every way they can. What is truly amazing is that this abuse is STILL GOING ON!! And the authorities do little to investigate or remove the perpetrators. I truly hope he writes more to follow up on unfolding events in the FLDS. Then read Flora Jessops, Carolyn Jessops and Rebecca Mussers books if you can stand more of the blatant abuse and neglect the states have left in these sects around the country. Warren Jeffs should've gotten the death penalty
I have been reading a lot of bios from the people who left the FLDS and it was interesting to read from a male's perspective. I really liked the book but thought it ended slightly abrupt. I would like to know more about how he is doing now.
This was a tragic story about the young author, Brent Jeffs, nephew of the Prophet of the FLDS, Warren Jeffs. He tells a horrific tale about his own sexual abuse by his uncle, who also abused numerous other children, male and female.Brent talks about how boys are just left by the roadside when they are teenagers, with few life skills and no money. In a polygamous society there are too many males, so this is the society's way of reducing the number and also maintaining power of the hierarchy of the Church. Warren Jeffs is now in jail, but Brent lost two brothers to the crimes of the FLDS via suicide and drugs. This book is rather short, and not terribly well-written but is a powerful true story that occurred within our 'modern' world. Not only women suffered in the FLDS saga.
Wonderfully written account of Brent's life growing up in a completely different culture to most of America. I heard of the book from Brent himself and he was very open about his life. He told me if I had any questions to feel free & ask him. Before buying the book I did read some of the reviews - many of which didn't like the writing style. I found it be written in a conversation style. I could imagine Brent sitting across from me & telling me his story. It is not written in a linear timeline, but,again, like a meandering conversation whereby you go on tangents or skip from one memory to another. It is amazing what Brent has endured & I am glad to know that he has turned the page to a very "normal" life. I feel that for Brent, normal is a successful, happy life. All the best to Brent & his family.
Out of all the books I've read on the FLDS this far... this one happened to tug at my heartstrings harder than the others. I'm not sure I will ever understand how someone can be so hungry for power and money, that he'd be willing to hurt and/or harm people that are family. That's the power people give money and power, I guess... I just felt so bad for Brent's family. I commend them, though, for staying together as much as possible, after they were ejected from the FLDS. I can't say I wouldn't have gone after Warren, though, especially after finding out that not one of my boys, but all of my older ones, had been molested, assaulted and raped. I'm fairly certain I'd have found a way to hurt that SOB (when you read the book, you'll understand I mean that SOB part literally).

I hope they're doing much better now.
This is my first review of a nonfiction title. I am attempting to provide you with nothing more than a few thoughts and my experience during my time with this book. Please be warned that this book does include sensitive material such as sexual abuse.

Until recently, it was a very rare occasion that any autobiography or memoir would capture my attention, let alone make an appearance on the blog. But I am a mood reader, and my mood has been changing. I find myself desiring to know more. Often my chosen topics are those that many might not understand. Although I do know that you are out there. It just doesn’t always go over as well to discuss darker subjects during a lunch date or at your kid’s ball practice.

I openly admit to harboring a strong fascination with cults and religious based followings of unhealthy nature. FLDS and polygamy have been a subject of intrigue for many years, largely due in part to my continuing interest in the human psych. The unyielding followers and devotion found within FLDS arguably and easily fall within the classifications and realm of cult behavior. Also as a woman and mother, I find myself personally challenging to the concept of polygamy with many unanswered “why’s” and “how’s”. So after a recent documentary that shared a portion of Brent’s story and a look at the FLDS leader and so-called “Prophet” Warren Jeffs, picking this book up made complete sense. I feel no need to provide a recap, as the synopsis is sufficient and thorough.

I do want to specify at this point that I am not comparing FLDS (The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) to LDS who have since disowned many of the practices that are still found within FLDS, such as polygamy. I understand that there is a difference and do not pretend to be an expert in either, nor is this review an attempt to pass judgement on anyone’s religion. With that said, here are my thoughts on the book itself

Lost Boy is an autobiography of one young man’s life inside and outside of FLDS. It lifts the veil, revealing insight into a world that is hard to grasp and understand. It is a story of manipulation, fear, abuse, loss and survival. It is not an easy read at the best of times, but it is a worthy read.

I found myself in deep appreciation of how much history and back story is actually contained within this book. It was not what I expected, but a welcomed surprise. We are presented with more than a sad and harrowing tale. We are given the working knowledge to understand why our author’s life was so hard and how it came to be for him and so many others. Instead of simply explaining that there was abuse and mistreatment, he shows the reader how it was all possible. We are provided a glimpse into the life of FLDS members that enables us to piece together the true manipulation that is occurring and how such a following began. We learn how fear and religion have been twisted and used against those who were so devoted. We learn how one man, Warren Jeffs, still manages a tenacious and detrimental hold on so many lives even now from prison.

The are many triggers in this book, as Brent makes a conscious effort to be open and forthright. As I mentioned, this not a gentle read. It is every bit candid as it is personal. A childhood of abuse is brought forth, but not without also honestly mentioning the times that there was still happiness. He acknowledges that amidst the chaos there was love and a sense of belonging. There is a simple and raw honesty that enables the reader to not only see but understand. My heart mourned as he described how difficult it was to separate from something so harmful because he knew nothing else. He was so integrated that the prospect of life outside the Church had become terrifying and isolating. He bravely exposes his own harsh reality and struggles that include drug use and bad decisions. There is no saving face. Simply what was and is. This is a story of real life within the FLDS and the ramifications.

I admire Brent’s decision to not only share his personal experience, but the reality of what it was/is to be raised FLDS. The choice to expose and address the years of brainwashing and abuse could not have come easily nor without cost. Lost Boy challenges us to look beyond our own comfort and see from the other side of the curtain. I recommend this to anyone who desires to learn and gain more knowledge of cults within a religious settings and the effects of them on youth, families and the society that those who manage to escape must reenter.