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Summary: Very good part on the Temple, otherwise so-so
Review: As an ex-mo, I thought the book was average. There are much better exposes of the LDS church ("No Man Knows My History" by F. Brodie, "Secret Ceremonies" by D. Laake, and "One Nation Under Gods: A History of the Mormon Church" by R. Abanes.) The best part of this book is the chapter concerning the Temple ceremonies, which is very descriptive. Otherwise, I thought the book glossed over a lot of things, and was rather preachy. ("Get to a Christian church as soon as possible, before Satan grabs you!!") The argument about Mormonism not being a Christian faith is also flawed. The Church may have some different doctrine than a lot of other Christian denominations, but they do preach Jesus' life, example and teachings. The problem is a lot of the other stuff they throw in as well, which was not my personal cup of Mormon-forbidden tea. You want a balanced view? Read as much about the Church from as many different sources as possible (including LDS, but particularly non-LDS literature), taking note of all personal biases and motives. There are better places to start than this book though. (See above)
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Summary: BLECH!
Review: Can I rate this less than one star? I got through the first few chapters before I decided I could make better use of my time pulling weeds. I appreciate Ms. Robertson's desire to share her feelings, but she comes off as playing The Victim to a conspiracy to steal her soul. The story is "true" as far as her interpretation of what happened, not necessarily based on facts. Knowing that she was once a member, the use of "Mormonism" is particularly irritating.
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Summary: I am an EX-MORMON and this Robertson needs to get on with it
Review: First of all, this book is simply a re-packaging of her "NO REGRETS" book that went out of print a couple of years ago. Now she has changed the title but the whining is all the same. The reason I give this book a one star is because I'm sick and tired of these people that join the LDS church and then go and blame it for all of their woes. I joined the church too and found out it was way too weird and was excommunicated, but I have since gotten on with my life and dont feel the need to blame others for my poor decisions. The second reason this book is horrible is because it is written for second graders. She needed to have someone help her write the text so that it came off with the drama that she was looking for. Look Judy, you joined, they didn't make you, and then you write a book about how horrible the experience was (get a grip). The third reason I think this book is horrible is that in order to make more money (yeah she wants to keep people out of the religion, but a few bicks wouldn't hurt), she changed the title and put it out again. I have to give her credit for knowing how to make a buck, but she is preying on the same type of weak personalities that she is claiming the mormons preyed on when they grabbed her. Buy this book for your kids if they have mormon friends because they will get the gestalt, but read something more literary like history or Fawn Brodie's biography of Joseph Smith. RECOMMENDATION: STOP LINING HER POCKETS WITH YOUR MONEY.
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Summary: Very good part on the Temple, otherwise so-so
Review: From the title and description I thought this book was going to be about someone facing the difficult decision of leaving Mormonism. The first half of the book does tell the story of converting to and then leaving the religion. However, the second half of the book seems to be an attempt at converting the reader to become an anti-Mormon. It seems to imply that the Mormons are a group of people that need to be saved from their own beliefs. I have been a Mormom all my life and have now come to the conclusion that I do not believe much of what the LDS church teaches. However, I do not believe that the Mormon church is as evil as this book would imply. I am also concerned about anyone promoting their religious ways as the only way. This author learned that she did not fit the mold of Mormonism. If anything, assuming that all peope are the same is the greatest problem with Mormonism. Shouldn't this have taught her that not all people would fit the mold of her particular type of Christianity? By targeting Mormons as people that need to be saved, she is essentially promoting an attitude of distrust and hate toward anyone that happens to be a Mormon. Hate is never good for anyone.
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Summary: A little misleading
Review: From the title and description I thought this book was going to be about someone facing the difficult decision of leaving Mormonism. The first half of the book does tell the story of converting to and then leaving the religion. However, the second half of the book seems to be an attempt at converting the reader to become an anti-Mormon. It seems to imply that the Mormons are a group of people that need to be saved from their own beliefs. I have been a Mormom all my life and have now come to the conclusion that I do not believe much of what the LDS church teaches. However, I do not believe that the Mormon church is as evil as this book would imply. I am also concerned about anyone promoting their religious ways as the only way. This author learned that she did not fit the mold of Mormonism. If anything, assuming that all peope are the same is the greatest problem with Mormonism. Shouldn't this have taught her that not all people would fit the mold of her particular type of Christianity? By targeting Mormons as people that need to be saved, she is essentially promoting an attitude of distrust and hate toward anyone that happens to be a Mormon. Hate is never good for anyone.
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Summary: Don't Support Hate Preachers
Review: Grossly inaccurate, relentlessly hostile, and poorly written, 'Out of Mormonism' is a new low in the already degenerate world of anti-Mormon literature. I think I speak for all Christians when I say, I'm tired of people preaching hate in the name of Christ. I just can't take the irony any more.
At one point, Robertson writes, 'Everyone else in the Mormon Church seems okay. All these good, upstanding, kind people -- they all seem happy. What is wrong with me?' Robertson experiences alienation in the Church for the same reason a kindergartner would experience alienation in a Harvard classroom: having been raised in an apparently lukewarm Christian family, she is mentally, socially and spiritually unprepared for the fullness of God's truth offered by the Church. She joins the Church because she finds the external fruits of it - its charity, its organization, and its cheerful members - appealing. From the very beginning, Robertson is interested in PRETENSE, NOT TRUTH. She never attempts to gain a testimony either before or after her baptism. While a member, she never so much as picks up the Bible, let alone the Book of Mormon.
Although by doing so I submit myself to public ridicule, I testify that this book was inspired by none other than the Adversary himself, and that those involved with the writing and publishing of it will one day stand accountable before God. For those who wish to investigate the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints without the harmful influence of ignorant bias, visit www.mormon.org. If, however, you do decide to read this book, I would ask you to consider Christ's words as you read the first section entitled 'Mormonism Looks Good': 'Ye shall know them by their fruits...A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit' (Matthew 7:16-18).
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Summary: very factual
Review: I am a mormon that left the church and all that is said in this book is very true and factual. Momonism is a cult wether they want to believe it or not. The rest of the reviews are by Mormons not liking this book cause it speaks the truth and they are not ready to hear it. If you are thinking about bieng a mormon or leaving the cult this is an excellent book!!!
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Summary: A judgmental perspective - but I was still intrigued
Review: I am a non-Mormon who has become curious about the religion from, like many others, having Mormon friends with a very appealing family lifestyle. Mormons will tell you all the good things about their religion, but I wanted another perspective. Yes, this book is biased; of course it is, the author left the church with quite a bit of hostility. Does that make the detailed descriptions of the Temple ceremonies untrue? No - and it is certainly an eye-opener to read about them. This book is an easy read that keeps you turning pages (I read it in an evening), but be warned, almost half of the book is about the author's new Christian beliefs and how she witnesses to the Mormons today. I don't care to make judgements about any religion, and that is done in much of the (to call it what it is) anti-Mormon literature. So don't let this be your only teaching tool about the religion; do what I did - read this easy-to-understand book and also talk to a Mormon to let them give you their perspective. Bottom line: curious about the "insider's" perspective about Mormonism and what goes on in the Temples but able to keep a neutral attitude? Read this book.
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Summary: This is a very important book!
Review: I feel like I have a very legitimate perspective from which to post this review. I was born a Mormon woman to extremely orthodox and true believing Mormon parents. The Mormon church was my life. I married in a Mormon temple, bore children very quickly and participated in every way a Mormon woman can. I held almost as high a position in the Mormon church that a woman can. I related to this book so much. It helped me re-examine my life as a Mormon woman and the feelings of inadequacy I had. I felt controlled, put down, patronized, etc. However, I kept smiling and playing the game. I eventually began to study and see things for what they really were. I made a very hard and gut-wrenching decision to leave the church. I lost my family. I lost my friends. But as I made the transition, the light started to come on. The sun came out. The beauty of life that I'd missed for 40 years came through. I've seen it from both sides, a place most of the reviewers of this book have never been. I remember the persecution complexes I had when I perceived people as "bashing" the Mormon church who were only trying to point people in the right direction. Please read this book if you are really interested in what it is like to be a Mormon woman.
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Summary: Mormon tired of Anti-Mormon Whining
Review: I just want everyone to know, from a Mormon's prespective, that this book is not the kind of thing you should read if you want to explore the Mormon religion. Even if you're not looking at it as a possible religion for yourself and just want some questions answered, there are many other books you could look at that present the religion from a neutral point of view, simply telling readers facts instead of biased opinions. Okay, she CHOSE to join the religion, she didn't like it, and, like crazies such as Deborah Laake, she's going to capitalize on her self-pity. How shallow is that? Do not listen to professional critics who claim that Robertson's book is so wonderful, because it's not. I wish that people would just leave my religion alone. I wish that people would get a life and stop picking on ALL religions that are not mainstream. Just because Mormons or Wiccans or Seventh-Day Aventists are not orthodox doesn't mean that people cannot find the greatest joy in the world within them. Mormonism may not be for everybody, but that doesn't mean that people have to take out their anger on it. Furthermore, I've said it to literally dozens of misguided people and I'll say it again. MORMONISM IS A CHRISTIAN DENOMINATION!!! Church of JESUS CHRIST!!! of Latter-Day Saints. The church has changed its practices since the nineteeth century. We have adapted to the changing culture of the world. WE ARE NOT A BABY-KILLING CULT!!! WE NEVER WERE!!! We no longer practice polygamy. We do not force our women to do anything they don't want to do. Marriage is emphasized because we see it as a sacred eternal union, but no woman is going to be damned just because she doesn't marry a Mormon man. In fact, we put a great emphasis on education and independence, presenting the marriage union as an partnership in which man and woman are equal. In closing, I beg you with the sincerity of my heart, if you have any intelligence whatsoever, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. It will tell you nothing worth knowing about Mormonism. It is, for all intents and purposes, ANTI-MORMON LITERATURE!! All you will gain from reading it is a false knowledge and a transformation into one of those ignorant individuals who presecute a harmless religion that only causes pain and suffering to people who choose to let it happen.
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