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Out of Mormonism: A Woman's True Story
Author: Judy Robertson

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Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 14
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ISBN-13: 9780764226045 - ISBN-10: 0764226045
Publication Date: 8/1/2001
Pages: 215

Book Description:
A Woman's True Story of Heartache Turned to Joy

When Judy and Jim Robertson felt a spiritual void in their lives, they found "the finest people in the world" to embrace them and a beautifully packaged religion to entice them. Once drawn into Mormonism, they quickly climbed to leadership positions and became worthy temple Mormons, only to become disillusioned with the teaching and demands of the LDS church.

From her unique insider's viewpoint, Judy shares her life as a Mormon woman, her rediscovery of the Jesus of the Bible, and how she and Jim found freedom as they left the LDS church in the face of persecution and confrontation.


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Lindsey G. (LinzluvsGJ) wrote on 1/21/2007...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

Awesome personal memoir regarding a woman's decision at first to seek out a "better life" through mormonism and in turn finding out it isn't exactly what she was seeking. Over time and through seeking out scripture, she discovers that the Christ depicted by the Church of Latter Day Saints is not the same Christ of the bible and standard Christianity. She details her personal experiences from beginning to life as a new Christian, and her family's conversion as well. A great read!

Ernest A. (CrabEater) wrote on 11/4/2009...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a well-written, fast-paced read. The material shows it's age because the material covering the temple ceremonies has since been changed by the LDS church. Experience tells me that the emotional content in the book is accurate also. At times the author is a bit melodramatic. But these thoughts do go through the mind of a mormon struggling with the faith. I would recommend the book as part of a reading list on the subject. I would get a more recent book for the content concerning the temple. This portion is accurate for the time period in reference but outdated. A worthwhile read in conjunction with others on the topic.

R. S. (vinneboombah) wrote on 10/12/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Contained interesting information about how converts are drawn into LDS and how little they are allowed to know before they make their commitments. It also had some interesting details of temple ceremonies but Robertson is not a writer and, clearly, has an agenda.


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Dena W. (dkw1975) wrote on 8/4/2009...


The information is good, but the reader doesn't leave it up to you to draw conclusions. She is very obviously leading you to her point of view. I didn't really think she was wrong or out of line, but I generally don't like it to be so obvious...

It is a quick easy read though and has some good information.

So, I guess good book just not all that well written.


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