Description

Raised within the intensely controversial Westboro Baptist Church, a young woman learns to embrace its rigid beliefs and dedicate her life to the group’s mission. But exposure to the world beyond the church—and the growing conflict between doctrine, conscience, and personal compassion—forces her to question everything she has been taught. This candid memoir chronicles her struggle with faith, family, isolation, and the difficult search for identity after leaving a tightly controlled religious community. Ultimately, it is a story of courage, self-discovery, and the pursuit of freedom in the face of rejection.

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Banished

Lauren Drain

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Published Jan 1, 2013

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Banished

Lauren Drain

paperback

Unknown

Published Jan 1, 2013

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Banished

Lauren Drain

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Unknown

Published Jan 1, 2013

available

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First Published

2013

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Banished by Lauren Drain.

Abuse
Racism/Discrimination
Religious Trauma
Death/Grief