Shari Franke’s (Ruby Franke’s daughter) Book is Devastating
Started it this morning and am just about done. It really highlights the horrors of spiritual abuse and just how far it can be taken. Really interested in everyone else’s thoughts on the book that has picked it up.
One detail in the story I wasn’t aware of involves an Elders Quorum president who initially seems to be a lifeline for her in the midst of profound abuse, but ends up merely being an abuser himself taking advantage of a very vulnerable person. When Shari eventually tells her bishop about the abusive relationship he’s intuitive enough to tell her it’s not her fault, but still ends up taking her temple recommend for a month. The guy who was abusive (and was 50 years old) denied everything and faced zero church discipline.
Hear it too often. Makes me sick, and especially that it happened to somebody who dealt with that level of horror. There are a lot of heroes in the story too, however, especially her neighbors.
All in all I think this is a great read. Chilling, devastating, but important. I admire Shari for having the courage to shine light on this even more.
What did you all think?
Started it this morning and am just about done. It really highlights the horrors of spiritual abuse and just how far it can be taken. Really interested in everyone else’s thoughts on the book that has picked it up.
One detail in the story I wasn’t aware of involves an Elders Quorum president who initially seems to be a lifeline for her in the midst of profound abuse, but ends up merely being an abuser himself taking advantage of a very vulnerable person. When Shari eventually tells her bishop about the abusive relationship he’s intuitive enough to tell her it’s not her fault, but still ends up taking her temple recommend for a month. The guy who was abusive (and was 50 years old) denied everything and faced zero church discipline.
Hear it too often. Makes me sick, and especially that it happened to somebody who dealt with that level of horror. There are a lot of heroes in the story too, however, especially her neighbors.
All in all I think this is a great read. Chilling, devastating, but important. I admire Shari for having the courage to shine light on this even more.
What did you all think?