One Lost Boy His Escape from Polygamy
One Lost Boy: His Escape from Polygamy by David Beagley, published by Cedar Fort in 2008, is a poignant memoir that recounts the author’s experiences growing up in a polygamist community. This edition, available in English and spanning 99 pages, details the challenges David faced as his family transitioned from a conventional life within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to a restrictive polygamist lifestyle. The narrative explores the emotional turmoil he endured as he navigated the complexities of his family’s choices and the impact on his identity.
In this personal account, readers will find a vivid portrayal of David’s life in Short Creek, Arizona, where he grappled with the secrecy surrounding his family’s beliefs. The memoir highlights his longing for freedom and the pivotal moment when he chose to escape the confines of his upbringing. Through his journey, the book emphasizes themes of faith and resilience, illustrating the profound love and care that can exist even in the darkest circumstances. One Lost Boy serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit amidst adversity.
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Author: ¬+ David Beagley Description:
David’s family lived upright Christian lives as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then, one day, his father decided to follow another path. Forcing his wife to agree and his family to follow, he joined a polygamist group and left his wife and children to support themselves while he pursued other wives. One Lost Boy is the true story of a boy who, at a young age, was forced into the polygamist culture.
This story depicts the heart-wrenching emotions David experienced as he watched his family leave normal society for the grim and unforgiving polygamist lifestyle. He spent long, hot summers in the polygamist community of Short Creek, Arizona, and during the school year, he had to hide his true identity from classmates for fear that his family’s secret lifestyle would be discovered. Years prior to his escape he knew he had to get out. Shortly after he turned sixteen the opportunity presented itself, and, with his family and the law close on his heels, he ran.
David’s story is a series of life-altering events that show the importance of faith in times of darkness and affirms the truth that God truly loves and cares for all – even one lost boy.
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Product Details:
- Format: Paperback
- Print: Black & White
- Size: 6×9
- Page Count: 100
- ISBN: 9781599552040
- Imprint: CFI Books
- Office Use: 1Q313
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