In this personal account, Lilia Tarawa exposes the shocking secrets of the cult, with its rigid rules and oppressive control of women. She describes her fear when her family questioned Gloriavale's beliefs and practices.
When her parents fled with their children, Lilia was forced to make a desperate choice: to stay or to leave. No matter what she chose, she would lose people she loved.
In the outside world, Lilia struggled. Would she be damned to hell for leaving? How would she learn to navigate this strange place called 'the world'? And would she ever find out the truth about the criminal convictions against her grandfather?
'A powerful and revealing book . . .' Kirsty Wynn, New Zealand Herald
'An affecting parable and testament, in the most commendably secular senses.' David Hill, New Zealand Listener
By:
Lilia Tarawa Imprint: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand Country of Publication: New Zealand Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 128mm,
Weight: 292g ISBN:9781988547015 ISBN 10: 1988547016 Pages: 320 Publication Date:29 August 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Lilia is a health and lifestyle business mentor who lives in Christchurch.
Reviews for Daughter of Gloriavale
A powerful and revealing book. --New Zealand Herald An affecting parable and testament, in the most commendably secular senses. --New Zealand Listener