Fascinating and depressing at the same time. It's very sad to think that this poor woman committed suicide a few years after this book was published. It's not an uplifting book, but it's interesting and I recommend it.

I found this book interesting - but that's it. It reveals some of the thinking of Mormonism which I hadn't known before. But not worth the negatives of having to read through her very personal private issues to learn of the Mormon Secrets. I don't recommend this book. I'm sure there are others out there that would give you the same information without having to wade through her intimate details.

I thought this book was pretty interesting. I had read Leaving the Saints book first. This book fills in the detail that book leaves out. Gives some pretty weird info on what goes on in the Mormon church. Book is basically about one woman's spiritual journey though.

I thought this book was excellent. I read it over the weekend even though it was 350+ pages. Such an interesting read about a religion I know little about. I had no idea about the secret rituals mentioned in the book and other faith principals.

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The Mormons have always been interesting to me. Not great literature, but a peek into another way of life.

An eye-opening account of what goes on inside the Mormon Temple. Deborah Laake writes with real candor.....how many women could bring themselves to discuss masturbation with their fathers, let alone write a book in which the praises of self-gratification are loudly sung? (I loved her father's respnse, by the way. Talk about your cool dads!)

Although I think it's sad that the author eventually lost a faith that she once cherished, I did enjoy the book.

I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. It talks about some of the secret ceremonies (hence the title) and practices of the Mormon church. It was particularly interesting to me since I live about 1/4 of a mile from the Mormon church in Mesa which is where some of the book takes place. It demystifies some of the rituals.
However, about halfway through the book the author starts talking about her psychological problems and that's primarily what the rest of the book is about. She lost me about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way through the book. I would rather have heard more about the practices of the Mormon church then her visits to the psych wards.
A fairly engaging read.

Chilling tale of Mormon ceremonies & beyond

Very interesting and quick read.

Good book!

Very interesting book about the secret ceremonies for a woman in the Moorman church.

A fascinating insider's look at modern Mormonism

This book satisfied my curiosity of what a modern day Mormom woman's live would be like.

Eye opening drama that tells the true story of a mormon woman and their ways, including how marriage is handled in this tight lipped community. Very good.

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