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Not Without My Sister

Kristina Jones, Celeste Jones, Juliana Buhring
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Not Without My Sister

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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Kristina Jones, Celeste Jones, Juliana Buhring

Not Without My Sister

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1970s-1990s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Not Without My Sister is a memoir by Kristina Jones, Celeste Jones, and Juliana Buhring. It presents the authors' experiences growing up in the notorious cult, Children of God, detailing their perseverance and eventual escape. The book provides insights into their journey towards freedom and healing from traumatic pasts.

Informative

Emotional

Dark

Unnerving

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

9,205 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Not Without My Sister is praised for its raw and gripping narrative of endurance and sisterhood, offering a compelling insight into life within the Children of God cult. Critics commend the authors' bravery in sharing their story, although some note the book's intense subject matter may be distressing. The writing sometimes feels disjointed, but the emotional impact is profound.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Not Without My Sister?

A reader drawn to Not Without My Sister likely appreciates compelling true stories of survival, resilience, and liberation from cults. Fans of Educated by Tara Westover or Escape by Carolyn Jessop may find similar depth and inspiration in this memoir.

4.0

9,205 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1970s-1990s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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