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Former FLDS member Brent W. Jeffs recounts his life inside the sect led by his uncle, Warren Jeffs, where boys are seen as expendable and girls as property. He explains the terror, love, and tragic abuses he experienced growing up on the prophet’s compound.
After leaving the church, Jeffs became the first to file a sexual‑abuse lawsuit against his uncle and turned his painful experiences into a testimony of resilience. He shares the stories of other young men who, once expelled or choosing to leave, face harsh exile, addiction, and loss.
Through his memoir, Jeffs illustrates how former FLDS members can overcome trauma, reclaim agency, and thrive outside the sect, urging readers to support their successful transition into society.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Brent W. Jeffs
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