![]() Rebecca's subsequent testimony would reveal the horrific secrets taking place behind closed doors of the temple, sending their leaders to prison for years, and Warren Jeffs for life. The following year, Rebecca and the rest of the world watched as a team of Texas Rangers raided the Yearning for Zion Ranch, a stronghold of the FLDS. The church, however, had a way of pulling her back in-and by 2007, Rebecca had no choice but to take the witness stand against the new prophet of the FLDS in order to protect her little sisters and other young girls from being forced to marry at shockingly young ages. The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice is written by Rebecca Musser and published by Grand Central Publishing. Finally sickened by the abuse she suffered and saw around her, she pulled off a daring escape and sought to build a new life and family. Jahren transcends both memoir and science writing in this literary fusion of both genres. the miller to bring his daughter to the palace, so he can witness this feat. Always seeking to be an obedient Priesthood girl, in her teens she became the nineteenth wife of her people's prophet: 85-year-old Rulon Jeffs, Warren's father. The author’s tenacity, hope, and gratitude are all evident as she and Bill chase the sweetness of discovery in the face of the harsh economic realities of the research scientist. Watch an amazing Animated Fairy Tales playlist including Little Red Riding. ![]() ![]() Covered head-to-toe in strict, modest clothing, She recieved a rigorous education at Alta Academy, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' school headed by Warren Jeffs. Rebecca Musser grew up in fear, concealing her family's polygamous lifestyle from the 'dangerous' outside world.
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