Kristina Jones

Wow, an amazing and horrible read. Horrible only in the sense that these women (and many other children) lived through horrific emotional, physical, and sexual abuse at the hands of cultists. No, these girls weren't kidnapped, their parents raised them in this culture of rape and denigration. I don't think that I have ever heard of the Children of God cult previously. It's beginnings, in the 1970's, started very flower child-y and then moved on to child molesting (you have to share your love with others in order to love Jesus, even very young children), brainwashing, and subjugation of women. Ugh...just horrible, but a fascinating read. Glad to see that these three made it out mostly okay, as opposed to the leader's son who left the cult and killed himself. Amazing.… (mere)

OMG..is all i can say. I was shocked to think that this "religious group" and it's founders are still out there doing this to more innocent children. I am appalled that nothing has been done to bring these children justice. I have seen brainwashing and abuse before. I understand how it can totally twist your whole perception of life and leave eternal scars,but never have i seen it on such a large scale and with children!! God bless these 3 sisters and the other ex-members for trying to do something about it.
This book will bring about every emotion you can think of. I thought the book was very well written. Even though the story was written by 3 writers, i was easily able to keep up. I dont know if anyone can read this book and not feel emotionally involved. It will definitely get to you so go ahead and get the tissues ready...… (mere)