tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post3169694479629180304..comments2023-11-02T23:13:02.688+10:00Comments on The Eclectic Reader: Hidden Wives by Claire AveryTeddyreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-86984359211744006642010-09-02T09:52:50.063+10:002010-09-02T09:52:50.063+10:00Enbrethiliel ~ read Hidden Wives or The Chosen One...Enbrethiliel ~ read Hidden Wives or The Chosen One or Escape (non-fiction) and you will probably agree that Big Love has a "rose-tinted" sheen. Not many people in the "real world" would be able to afford to house plural wives in their own separate household.Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-39960918330905121762010-09-02T09:43:20.555+10:002010-09-02T09:43:20.555+10:00Hi Samantha, yes Escape by Carolyn Jessop has been...Hi Samantha, yes Escape by Carolyn Jessop has been recommended by another friend. Have added it to my tbr pile. I've recently read a very moving YA story on polygamy called The Chosen One ... have you read it?Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-16033287859483417622010-09-01T19:00:33.506+10:002010-09-01T19:00:33.506+10:00+JMJ+
My own "interest" (for lack of a ...+JMJ+<br /><br />My own "interest" (for lack of a better word) in polygamy can also be traced to HBO's <i>Big Love</i>, which has excellent writing, acting and production values. I wouldn't say it shows polygamy through rose-tinted glasses, though, as the Henricksens had a really rocky first season and are still slightly dysfunctional; <i>but</i> it does show how polygamy might work in the "real world." (Bill doesn't go after young girls, etc.)<br /><br />On the other hand, real-life stories and books like <i>Hidden Wives</i> are rightfully chilling and provide a good <i>sed contra</i>. I've been wanting to read <i>Hidden Wives</i> since I first saw the video you've embedded. Thanks for the review as well.Enbrethilielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414765854670926854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-28722113962974088892010-09-01T05:57:45.746+10:002010-09-01T05:57:45.746+10:00I heard about this book in a few places. Not sure...I heard about this book in a few places. Not sure if I'm ready to read it, because people in these situations just break my heart. Excellent review.Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-83438843820723520532010-08-30T11:28:45.568+10:002010-08-30T11:28:45.568+10:00Wow! Great review. I read Escape (mentioned abov...Wow! Great review. I read Escape (mentioned above) a long time ago.Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-56964948716350587002010-08-30T07:33:52.636+10:002010-08-30T07:33:52.636+10:00You are right, it is a fantastic book although it ...You are right, it is a fantastic book although it is deeply disturbing.Alainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176725771593204577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-86965543719650154092010-08-30T00:33:40.114+10:002010-08-30T00:33:40.114+10:00What a gripping and emotional review. This book is...What a gripping and emotional review. This book is wonderful and really exposes what these children and women go through!! Thanks for the shout out too!!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-74166555609066625512010-08-29T23:03:55.695+10:002010-08-29T23:03:55.695+10:00I'm not sure if anyone has recommended it to y...I'm not sure if anyone has recommended it to you yet but you should read Escape by Carolyn Jessop if you enjoyed this book. It is a nonfiction memoir about her experiences living in a polygomous community. Very scary! Great review!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-64772199647740336702010-08-29T22:53:47.403+10:002010-08-29T22:53:47.403+10:00Although the subject interests me, I have yet to r...Although the subject interests me, I have yet to read any books on it (fiction or non).christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416388930682401137.post-83575874124560474992010-08-29T20:31:56.097+10:002010-08-29T20:31:56.097+10:00Horrible is the only word I can think of, would I ...Horrible is the only word I can think of, would I dare to read it? Do they get out? I sure hope so, cos that lifeBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com