Not Without My Sister
The True Story of Three Girls Violated and Betrayed
by Kristina Jones
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Not Without My Sister
Born into the Children of God cult, sisters Kristina, Celeste and Juliana were regarded as sexual beings from the time they were three years old. Never attending school, they were forced to beg for money, endure beatings and succumb to advances from men old enough to be their grandfathers. Not Without My Sister is a shocking exposé of a nightmarish existence where anorexia, depression, drug abuse, suicide—even murder—left indelible marks on the souls of these unfortunate children. Once separated from their mothers—and, sadly, each other—they escaped the physical torment…but not the memories. Yet in writing this gut-wrenching memoir, together the sisters found the strength to free themselves from the dark shadows of their past.
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd. ( July 02, 2007 )
Item #: 23-2438
ISBN: 9780007248063
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 1.03 inches
Product Weight: 16.0 ounces
January 20, 2010
I enjoyed this book is was very sad knowing that things like this is out there in our world. It also reminds you never to give up in life.
Reviewer: Bettyann
December 18, 2009
I had a hard time following this book, the people seemed to mush together, hard time telling them apart.
Reviewer: Elyse
Decemeber 13, 2009
December 14, 2009
I loved reading this book because it made me rethink the world but without losing hope in it at the same time. What these women endured throughout their life was very hard and I dont wish it on anyone. I was hard to read at times but it was much worth the time.
Reviewer: Iliana G
Abuse of Innocence
October 05, 2009
It was an eye opener of the inside workings of the "family". How men can take advantage of little girls and feel it is OK, and still be able to sleep at night is unbelievable. The only problem I had was that the story kept going back and forth between the girls, and I would have to look back at the chapter heading to see which one it was. It is a sad way of life for these children.
Reviewer: Windemere
October 03, 2009
It was very interesting, and sad to see what these little girls went through.
Reviewer: Donna
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