Polygamy's Rape of Rachael Strong: Protected Environment for Predators [Paperback]

John R. Llewellyn (Author)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Agreka Books; 1 edition (March 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0977707210
ISBN-13: 978-0977707218
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 240 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #618,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Rachael Strong was raped: By her polygamist prophet stepfather forty-five years her senior who claims he was only living his religion. By a published doctrine that warns: submit or be destroyed by God. By a Utah movement to decriminalize polygamy. By the new "political correctness." Was it incest? Was it rape? Was it extortion? Some call it simply a religious choice Rachael made. In 2006, the State of Utah is enacting policies that appear to be decriminalizing polygamy, and non-profit victims advocate Tapestry Against Polygamy has been asked not to use politically incorrect words like "victim" or "escape" or "brainwashed" or "cult." When well-educated, fashionably-dressed, articulate pro-polygamy women living comfortably as independents appeal to the public, and court the Attorney General, explaining how civilized polygamy really is - after years of hearing about group-controlled polygamist women being downtrodden, poorly dressed, poorly educated, and ruled by their husbands - people pay attention. Freedom of Religion is now headed to the Supreme Court. Will they consider the difference between "free-will" plural marriage and the human rights violations of "religious-coercive" polygamy? This book documents a recent case history of a Mormon Fundamentalist polygamist, who is a ruthless sexual predator. And he is not being prosecuted.

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Freedom of Religion legal issues are also at play, and a polygamy case presently at the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals is headed for the Supreme Court, and will arrive about the same time as one on same sex marriage.

Many believe that the State of Utah is already implementing practices that will in effect decriminalize polygamy. State officials say it is to stem the abuse by opening the doors to polygamists so they no longer need fear government and will seek help. It may also be that they want to be prepared for whatever the Supreme Court will ultimately decide.

A new controversy has developed as a result. Many escaping victims needing help from polygamy abuse feel betrayed by the new actions of the state government, because their needs are being downplayed so the still-practicing polygamists won’t be embarrassed or offended.

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Amazon.com: 3.2 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars beve56, Oct 10 2007

By B. J. Petrella - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Polygamy's Rape of Rachael Strong: Protected Environment for Predators (Paperback)

Not a very well written book and there are many typos. I think the author assumes the reader is knowledgeable of the Mormon religion, which may not be the case for some. The title leads you to believe this is a story about a young woman and her struggles. Author wrote more about the Utah district attorney, Principal Voices (pro-polygamy women's group), and polygamist men. Because of the title, I wanted to know more about Rachel Strong and her life and how she is doing now. If you want to write a book that's anti-polygamy, then do that. If you want to write a book about Rachel Strong, then do that. Don't mix the message! I bought this book after seeing the author highlighted on HBO's Big Love outtakes. I would not recommend it to anyone. :-(

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Polygamy Revealed, Aug 13 2007

By KADrake "KAD" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Polygamy's Rape of Rachael Strong: Protected Environment for Predators (Paperback)

I saw Mr. Llewellyn on the HBO special for the series Big Love. I am a huge fan of the show and have become fascinated by the way polygamists live their lives. The Rape of Rachael Strong is a good, quick read filled with instances and examples that help you understand how dire the situation (especially on compounds) are for women and children and how this sexist society breaks and creates the rules according to what's convenient for them. I was shocked, amazed and offended by much of what Mr. Llewellyn brought to light.

I would recommend it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars There Are Much Better Polygamy Books On The Market, April 19 2008

By Stephanie Rucker "WVSR" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Polygamy's Rape of Rachael Strong: Protected Environment for Predators (Paperback)

This book tells little about Strong's actual story and is mostly filled with FLDS History and Case Law. Not very interesting, it jumps around too much from chapter to chapter and I didn't finish it.

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