Carolyn Jessop, New York Times bestselling author of Escape, returns with the moving and inspirational tale of her life after she heroically fled the cult she'd been raised in and hares the sources of strength that allowed her not just to survive, but to flourish in her new life. The tools of her transformation range from powerful female role models to Curves fitness clubs to a college education, With her characteristic honesty and steadfast sense of justice, Jessop, a trained educator who taught elementary school for seven years, shares her strong opinions on such controversial topics as home-schooling and the need for the court system to hold "deadbeat dads" accountable. An extraordinary woman who has overcome countless challenges and tragedies in her lfie, Jessop shows us how she has triumphed in spite of everything—and how you can, too, no matter what adversity you're facing.
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"A good follow-up to Escape. I thought it might be more of the same, but she shares an interesting perspective on the Texas raid on the FLDS ranch. It made me outraged all over again and wondering how these crimes can continue in modern day America (and why all of those children were returned???!!!)" — Kelle (4 out of 5 stars)
"A good follow-up to Escape. I thought it might be more of the same, but she shares an interesting perspective on the Texas raid on the FLDS ranch. It made me outraged all over again and wondering how these crimes can continue in modern day America (and why all of those children were returned???!!!)"
" After reading this and Escape, Carolyn Jessop amazes me. That she walked away from the only life she ever knew to save herself and her children from abuse and did it. And then she continued on to fight for other FLDS women and children. She is one strong woman! "
" Wow .... just as good as Escape. Really gives an insight into life after FLDS "
" I preferred Escape as this book felt like it kind of dragged along. Maybe because I already knew that she got out and was safe. Still a good book that was interesting. "
" I have read several books about the FLDS. While this book provides some repetition form her first book "Escape", I really enjoyed her analysis of the 2008 Government Raid on the YFZ ranch. "
" The follow up to Escape. A survivor's tale and incredible insight in the FLDS. "
" Well, I had a nice big write up but it didn't save. So, since I am a bum, I will just say this was a great book with great insight to the YFZ ranch raid in Texas a few years back. "
" A very great surviving story. "
" Her first book was WAY better....this was meh "
" Couldn't finish reading this one. I loved the first one, but this one was just too "slow" for me. "
" an unbelievable book with so much of information- I truly respect and admire Carolyn Jessop for her courage, strength and love for herself that gave her the tools to escape this lifestyle "
" Loved it. I couldn't put it down. I love her strength and love and hope. I wish she would write more books. "
" All I can say is interesting. "
" this is a sad but true and crazy story of how she got herself and her kids out of the cult!! It's interesting to see how she had to hid and to take care of her children to keep them from their dad!! A must read!! "
" Think I was so surprised in book one that nothing really surprised me in book II. She is one strong women though and I can't imagine walking in her shoes. "
" Besides the raids in Texas, nothing new in this book. Half of the book was a waste. Sadly, I wa not impressed with this second piece. "
" I read Escape by Caroyln Jessop awhile ago and was totally mesmerized by her harrowing story of escape from the FLDS. Her follow-up Triumph was much more inspirational than I expected; she also spends time focusing on the recent raids at the Texas ranch and how it effected her. "
" Depressing to think women and children are treated like this.... "
" It was not as compelling as her first book, it was repetitive, but it did offer some new information into the FLDS comes to justice story. I will read with great interest when her ex-husband Merril Jessop comes to trial this fall. "
" Her first book is more compelling, but this one was interesting as well. She talks in detail about the raid on the Yearning For Zion Compound in Texas and all of the fallout. Frankly, the whole subject matter is very eye-opening and upsetting. "
" Started reading this book the minute finished her first book, Escape. This was a narrative of what her life has been since escaping her plural marriage. Good follow up to the first book. "
" Watching the YFZ ranch drama unfold in the news and reading her first-hand account really put a lot into perspective. "
" This was her follow up book to Escape. It tells why she left and what the driving force was behind her leaving the FLDS where she had been raised. "
" It's just heartbreaking what women and children endure in the FLDS. "
" Not as good as Escape but still good. "
" Very interesting and fascinating look into the FLDS. A little slow 3/4 of the way end, but ends strong! Reading her first book, Escape, next! "
" A lot of rehash of her book "Escape" and little new or enlightening information. "
" I don't know if I read Escape and Triumph too close together but I was sick of hearing about pologamy. "
" This was an interesting follow-up to Escape. It gave more detail about Jessop's journey to her escape while still within the FLDS and finished by giving an update on herself and her children - it's always nice to know that the story has a (mostly) happy ending! "
" Not the best written book, but a fascinating topic. Follow up to her memoir, Escape. "
" Her second book. Yes, still obsessed with this woman's story. "
" I love Carolyn's voice. ANd I am now officially obsessed with the YFZ folks. I need more reading! "
" It was an interesting book and it was great to find out how the family is doing now, but it was not as addicting and catchy as the first book. "
" It was good, but I liked her first one a lot better.. "
" Not as good as Escape, but still an excellent read. My biggest issue with it is that it both assumed you read Escape and then repeated a lot of stuff in it. "
Carolyn Jessop was born in 1968 and raised in the largest community of the Fundamentalist Church of the Latter Day Saints in the United States. She spent seventeen years in a polygamous marriage to one of the most powerful men in the FLDS community, before escaping. She lives in Utah with her children.
Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.
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