Brent jeffs was born into the flds, the polygamous mormon sect. In this book he shows that lost boys can triumph and that abuse. Lost boy book by brent w jeffs 2 available editions. Jeffs is an author, advocate, and member of the influential jeffs family in the fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints flds church. Jeffs wrote lost boy, which can be purchased at a lower price at thriftbooks. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Jeffs wrote the memoir lost boy along with author maia szalavitz, which was released on may 19, 2009. In this powerful and heartbreaking account, former flds member brent jeffs. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Lost boy is the memoir of brent jeffs, nephew of warren jeffs, the imprisoned leader of the fundamentalist church of.
In this powerful and heartbreaking account, former flds member brent jeffs reveals both the terror and the love he experienced growing up on his prophets compoundand the harsh exile existence that so many boys face once they have been expelled by the sect. Lost boy by brent w jeffs, 9780767931786, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aug 07, 2011 a nephew of convicted polygamist sect leader warren jeffs has told a texas jury that his uncle sexually abused him as a young boy. It was intresting to get male perspective, most exflds books are written by females. Brent jeffs, despite his tough transition, found the courage to confront his uncle warren jeffs in a courtroom. Young brent jeffs, the author, tells it from his heart and the reader can feel his honesty. The trial and ultimate conviction of warren jeffs is hardly recompence for the damage done to brent jeffs and other lost boys. In this book he shows that lost boys can triumph and that abuse and trauma can be overcome, and he hopes that readers will be inspired to help former flds. Lost boy is the memoir of brent jeffs, nephew of warren jeffs, the imprisoned leader of the fundamentalist church of latter day saints flds. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. This is the first book ive read about flds that is written by a lost boy. Lost boys story of abuse moves from suit to book the salt. In this book he shows that lost boys can triumph and that abuse and trauma can be overcome, and he hopes that readers will.
Dec 25, 2009 canada polygamy study brent jeffs interview. Jun 05, 2009 brent jeffs, despite his tough transition, found the courage to confront his uncle warren jeffs in a courtroom. Lost boy brent w jeffs, maia szalavitz ebok 9780767932271. A nephew of convicted polygamist sect leader warren jeffs has told a texas jury that his uncle sexually abused him as a young boy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is the latest volume, and a good one it is, of the increasing number that have been released by former members regarding the polygamybased group in much news. In this book he shows that lost boys can triumph and that abuse and trauma can be overcome, and he hopes that readers will be inspired to help former flds members find their way in the world.
He tells a horrific tale about his own sexual abuse by his uncle, who also abused numerous other children, male and female. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Lost boy shows what the flds is like from the inside, from the unique perspective of a man who was raised in the group and witnessed many of the extraordinary events that led to the largest removal of children into foster care in american history. Brent jeffs, a nephew of mormon fundamentalist warren jeffs, was ejected from the church in his teen years. Lost boy book by brent w jeffs 2 available editions half.
Lost boy and millions of other books are available for instant access. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lost boy. Warren jeffs, who later became the prophet after his father and brents grandfather died, is brents uncle. Listen to lost boy audiobook by maia szalavitz, brent w. Lost boy has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Surprisingly, however, the book is written in such a dry style that it is difficult to. Lost boy the true story of one mans exile from a polygamist cult and his brave journey to reclaim his life by brent w. Inside the fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latter day saints with brent jeffs, author of lost boy. May 21, 2009 from polygamist royalty to flds lost boy in his new memoir lost boy, brent jeffs talks about growing up in the polygamist flds chuch, his expulsion from the community, and his sexualabuse lawsuit. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lost boy. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Apr 01, 2012 until now, brent has never told his whole story. Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase. The stories of my childhood are either idyllic, horrific, or filled with a sense of unreality, writes the author of this important, highly informative, and poignant book. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics todays deals new releases customer service. The true story of one mans exile from a polygamist. This was a tragic story about the young author, brent jeffs, nephew of the prophet of the flds, warren jeffs. Ive created this page to talk with readers about my first book, lost boy. May 20, 2009 read an excerpt from brent jeffs book, lost boy. Brent and many of his older brothers left the flds, and their parents were also excommunicated. From the depths of despair over an older brothers suicide and his own drugenhanced fog, brent jeffs began to piece together a painful memory. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. May 19, 2009 listen to lost boy audiobook by maia szalavitz, brent w.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the polygamous fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints flds, girls can become valuable property. He survived his early years, seems to be doing well these days, and lost boy is his very personal story of the horror he faced as a child. Jul, 2010 tragically, brent lost two of his brothers in this struggle, one to suicide, the other to overdose.
Flds warped lives, lost boy recounts the denver post. In the polygamous fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday sai. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Jeffs is an american author, advocate, and member of the influential jeffs family in the fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints flds church. Tragically, brent lost two of his brothers in this struggle, one to suicide, the other to overdose. Jul, 2010 discover book depositorys huge selection of brent w jeffs books online. The flds sect split off from the mormon church lds in utah when the lds abandoned polygamy as a sacred practice in order to accommodate u. Brent jeffs testified on saturday during the sentencing phase of. Brent jeffs is the nephew of warren jeffs, the imprisoned leader of the flds. Discover book depositorys huge selection of brent w jeffs books online.
In it he discusses his life as a member of the fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints and its polygamous lifestyle. The true story of one mans exile from a polygamist cult and his brave journey to reclaim his life. In the polygamous fundamentalist church of jesus christ of latterday saints flds, girls can become valuable property as plural wives, but boys are expendable, even a liability. It is a riviting tale exposing the heartache of polygamos marriage and the sick society that accompanies it. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This is my story about growing up in the flds brent jeffs. In this book he shows that lost boys can triumph and that abuse and trauma can be overcome, and he hopes that readers will be inspired to help. The true story of one mans exile from a polygamist cult and his brave journey to reclaim his life by jeffs, brent w, szalavitz, maia isbn. The true story of one mans exile from a polygamist cult and his brave journey to reclaim his life by brent w. From polygamist royalty to flds lost boy in his new memoir lost boy, brent jeffs talks about growing up in the polygamist flds chuch, his expulsion.
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