An empowering story of the survival of the spirit, this heart-wrenching memoir recounts a girl's stifled and abusive childhood in the Radio Church of God-a cult founded by alleged prophet Herbert W. Armstrong in Big Sandy, Texas. Rules imposed by Armstrong were arbitrary and unforgiving, covering everything from food preparation and appearance to arranged marriages and earning income for the church. Overcoming a childhood of warped teachings and deprivation, the wrath of narrow-minded, punitive ministers, and a dangerous, ...
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An empowering story of the survival of the spirit, this heart-wrenching memoir recounts a girl's stifled and abusive childhood in the Radio Church of God-a cult founded by alleged prophet Herbert W. Armstrong in Big Sandy, Texas. Rules imposed by Armstrong were arbitrary and unforgiving, covering everything from food preparation and appearance to arranged marriages and earning income for the church. Overcoming a childhood of warped teachings and deprivation, the wrath of narrow-minded, punitive ministers, and a dangerous, alcoholic father, Carla escaped the control of the church and surpassed the legacy of abuse and shame to become a highly successful corporate lawyer.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. K5-A first edition hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by author to previous owner in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Book has some light stains on the page edges, dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. 9.5"x6.5", 240 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Like New in Unclipped, pristine. jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Presumed first ed., signed by author with inscription of thanks for a favor; first printing; 240 p., immaculate and unmarked; photos; binding tight; unfaded black boards with bright red gilt lettering on spine are flawless.
