The shocking news of polygamous cults has sparked a national dialogue on religious sects. Splintered from and repudiated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, these secretive families exist in an insular world far removed from reality. Yet for Brian Mackert, life inside this world was all too real. As a son in a family of one father, four mothers, and thirty-one children, Brian experienced firsthand the devastating reality of the polygamous lifestyle: a reality that leaves thousands of children feeling hopeless and struggling to belong. Now Brian shares his remarkable journey from a broken life to a healed soul.
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"This book was quite interesting. I enjoyed learning about what life in a polyg family must be like. I also loved reading about how the author allowed Christ into his life and how he changed due to the love of his heavenly Father. " — Laura (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book was quite interesting. I enjoyed learning about what life in a polyg family must be like. I also loved reading about how the author allowed Christ into his life and how he changed due to the love of his heavenly Father. "
“Illegitimate is a riveting, heart-wrenching expose of polygamy. I could not put it down!”
“Heart-wrenching, brutally honest, tender, and at times funny, Brian’s story is utterly filled with God’s grace and mercy.”
" For some reason I am intrigued by these poygamist Mormon sects. A sad story. "
" This book was quite interesting. I enjoyed learning about what life in a polyg family must be like. I also loved reading about how the author allowed Christ into his life and how he changed due to the love of his heavenly Father. "
" This book is a FLDS polygamist book from a boy's perspective. This was an interesting book, but I found it to be quite anti-mormon. His "facts" about the LDS church were from the FLDS perspective, so they were skewed. "
" DDC 289.3092. Subjects: Mormans, polygamy, Colorado City, AZ. Lots of facts and background. Good bibliographical resources. From the heart story. Too preachy. "
Jon Gauger is the announcer for Dr. Paul Nyquist’s weekly teaching program, Moody Presents. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to thirty countries covering stories for Moody Radio. Gauger has also done extensive freelance voice-over work, including a number of audiobook projects.
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