Monday, October 12, 2009

Tuesday: Teaser/Whereabouts

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Teaser Tuesdays: Yes, My Darling Daughter by Margaret Leroy



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  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
"Mauro," I ventured, hoping to defend myself and sound logical, "I happen to be my husband's second wife. All three of us live side by side."

~Page 60, Cult Insanity by Irene Spencer
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I am trapped in a polygamous marriage of the Mormon sect in Los Molinos in California. I don't know where to escape as I have 9 children to take care of. Anyone dissenting faces dire consequences, which can end in being murdered.

~Cult Insanity by Irene Spencer

A Memoir of Polygamy, Prophets and Atonement
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35 comments:

  1. Missy B.October 13, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    This sounds like it might be an interesting read! I haven't read anything about this topic before.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    Sounds like a tough read. I think the teaser is interesting, since the speaker realizes that her situation is not the best option.

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  3. ZiaOctober 13, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    I have this on my shelf to be read but I'm thinking I want to find the first and read it before I read this one.

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  4. MargotOctober 13, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Thus woman is in a very bad place. I don't see a happy ending.

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  5. Carrie K.October 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Sounds like a chilling story!

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  6. VeensOctober 13, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I read about this book, but not read any reviews yet!

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  7. Book DragonOctober 13, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I wonder WHEN the memoir takes place as I don't believe Mormons have supported polygamy in a while. I do know that it still happen, I have Escape on my TBR pile.

    Chilling book - looking forward to your review.


    Thanks for commenting on my Teaser Tuesday!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I sounds really interesting. I read another book about one of these cults and I couldn't put it down.
    Here's mine

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  9. JenniferOctober 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    A very intriguing teaser! I have not read anything on this topic before, I need to change that.
    Thanks for the book suggestion and for stopping by my blog. :)

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  10. brizmusOctober 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Oh man, that would just be ridiculously crazy to be trapped in a mormon marriage like that. agh!

    here's mine!
    http://brizmusblogsbooks.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-tuesday-where-am-i.html

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  11. Laurel-Rain SnowOctober 13, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Now I can't wait to dive into this one! I just received it yesterday in the mail...a contest win!

    My teaser is here:

    http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/

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  12. StaciOctober 13, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    this one sounds totally intriguing..great teaser!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    This book must be interesting!!!.
    Here is mine:
    http://sumanam.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/teaser-tuesdays-7/

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  14. SherrieOctober 13, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Hi!
    Sounds like an interesting book to read. I'll have to check this one out. Have a great day!!

    Sherrie

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  15. Jo-JoOctober 13, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Great teaser...I won this book, but haven't received it yet. I'm looking forward to it.

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  16. KristiOctober 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Good teaser - I have this one in my TBR pile. I am hoping to read it before the end of the year!

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  17. kayerjOctober 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I'm sure if you'll check your book you'll find you are not reading about "Mormon's". The church you are reading about is a break off from "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" or the "Mormons". The group this book is about are called "Fundamentalist Mormons". They don't agree with the doctrines of the parent church so they broke off and made a new church.

    I am a Mormon so I thought I'd gently correct you. Click here to learn more about Mormon’s

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  18. Natalie WOctober 13, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Oh i just got this book. I'm thinking I should read the first book first and then this one. Have you read her first one?

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  19. The BookwormOctober 13, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Interesting teasers!
    I read Shattered Dreams, which dealt with polygamy and it was an eye opener.
    http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/

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  20. Mishel (P.S. I Love Books)October 13, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I'm definitely interested in this book! Thanks for the teaser. I hope you're enjoying it.

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  21. Dog-Eared BooksOctober 14, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Great teaser. This one has been added to my TBR list.

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  22. CeceliaOctober 14, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Yikes! I think that the reader probably has to be brave to face this subject material...not as much as the writer, obviously, but this sounds like a scary story. I don't know if I'd pick it up. Great teaser, though!

    Thanks for coming by my blog earlier!

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  23. jlshallOctober 14, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Great teaser! Yes, it does sound like insanity - especially the part about having nine children.

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  24. Cackleberry HomesteadOctober 14, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    I've seen this one around and I'm very intrigued by it. Great teaser.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    This book should be arriving in my mailbox any day - I'm looking forward to reading it!

    Here's my Teaser Tuesday.

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  26. Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comOctober 14, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    This sounds fascinating! Before I read about the book, the teaser made me think...'What the...? I wouldn't put up with that!' LOL Then I read on. :)

    Here's my Tuesday Teaser!

    Have a good day!

    Sassy
    :)

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  27. DarleneOctober 14, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    That's an interesting teaser. I'm curious about the book now.

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  28. ShannansbooksOctober 14, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Wow, interesting book. I would not know what I would do if I had to live like that. I have to much mouth so my hubby says lol.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Yikes! I'm not much of a fan of the cult books.

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  30. Sheila (bookjourney)October 14, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I havent read this one. It does sound good.

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  31. Bryan R. TerryOctober 14, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    As a member of the LDS Church myself, I second what Kaye said above. The Church hasn't been involved with polygamy in over 100 years (give or take).

    My Teaser is HERE

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  32. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I just finished the book and did a review on my blog... I didn't like it, how is it going for you?????

    Here is mine:
    http://sumanam.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/490/

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  33. Susan October 21, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Interesting teaser this week :)

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  34. The Westie Loving TherapistOctober 21, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Just curious if you'd read Carolyn Jessup's book and how they compare. Her book was a tough read for me.

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  35. MarceOctober 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Oh my that is DEEP. It made me feel like I was a friend that wanted to support but didn't want to hear the truth. What a weird feeling from such a great teaser.

    Thanks for stopping over to my blog.

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