{"product_id":"leaving-the-saints-how-i-lost-the-mormons-and-found-my-faith-paperback","title":"Leaving the Saints: How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartha Beck\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \"Mormon royalty\" within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Martha Beck was raised in a home frequented by the Church's high elders in an existence framed by the strictest code of conduct. As an adult, she moved to the east coast, outside of her Mormon enclave for the first time in her life. When her son was born with Down syndrome, Martha and her husband left their graduate programs at Harvard to return to Utah, where they knew the supportive Mormon community would embrace them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when she was hired to teach at Brigham Young University, Martha was troubled by the way the Church's elders silenced dissidents and masked truths that contradicted its published beliefs. Most troubling of all, she was forced to face her history of sexual abuse by one of the Church's most prominent authorities. The \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eLeaving the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles Martha's decision to sever her relationship with the faith that had cradled her for so long and to confront and forgive the person who betrayed her so deeply. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeaving the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rare glimpse inside one of the world's most secretive religions while telling a profoundly moving story of personal courage, survival, and the transformative power of spirituality.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaving the Saints is an unforgettable memoir about one woman's spiritual quest and journey toward faith. As Mormon royalty\" within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Martha Beck was raised in a home frequented by the Church's high elders--known as the apostles--and her existence was framed by their strict code of conduct. Wearing her sacred garments, she married in a secret temple ceremony--but only after two Mormon leaders ascertained that her \"past contained no flirtation with serious sins, such as committing murder or drinking coffee.\" She went to church faithfully with the other brothers and sisters of her ward. When her son was born with Down syndrome, she and her husband left their graduate programs at Harvard to return to Provo, Utah, where they knew the supportive Mormon community would embrace them. \u003cbr\u003eHowever, soon after Martha began teaching at Brigham Young University, she began to see firsthand the Church's ruthlessness as it silenced dissidents and masked truths that contradicted its published beliefs. Most troubling of all, she was forced to face her history of sexual abuse by one of the Church's most prominent authorities. This book chronicles her difficult decision to sever her relationship with the faith that had cradled her for so long and to confront and forgive the person who betrayed her so deeply. \u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully written, inspiring memoir explores the powerful yearning toward faith. It offers a rare glimpse inside one of the world's most secretive religions while telling a profoundly moving story of personal courage, survival, and the transformative power of spirituality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From the Hardcover edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartha Beck is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eExpecting Adam\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinding Your Own North Star\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Joy Diet\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her family in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more about her at marthabeck.com, and join the discussion at leavingthesaints.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 8 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42152089583751,"sku":"9780307335999","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a3ebb4705b002194f746e2f1897cc358.webp?v=1733211524","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/leaving-the-saints-how-i-lost-the-mormons-and-found-my-faith-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}