Beyond Belief : The Secret Lives of Women in Extreme Religions (Paperback)

from Meredy

A collection of abbreviated memoirs by women in repressive religions from Jehovah's Witnesses to Orthodox Judaism, from Mormonism to Islam, who experienced an inward struggle against the beliefs and practices they had been taught but nevertheless remained--until something brought them out. Whethe...

from 4leschats

Not quite what I was expecting. This book contains small vignettes of women in various religious groups. While I found the experiences interesting, some organization/structure with some commentary would have been more insightful.

from keneumey

This is an astonishing and beautiful book. Each story opens a window into the world of extreme religion, showing what attracts women to it, why they stay, and what motivates them to leave. Given the range of faiths that's covered, it's surprising how much the women have in common. What's also bea...

from keneumey

This is an astonishing and beautiful book. Each story opens a window into the world of extreme religion, showing what attracts women to it, why they stay, and what motivates them to leave. Given the range of faiths that's covered, it's surprising how much the women have in common. What's also bea...