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Vixen: From Mormon Convert to LDS Apostate

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In her searing and thought-provoking memoir, Vixen tells the story of her journey from devout Mormon to outspoken apostate. Raised in a fundamentalist Mormon sect, Vixen struggled for years with the church's teachings on polygamy, gender roles, and the nature of God. After finally leaving the church, she became an outspoken critic of the LDS Church, sharing her story with the world in hopes of helping others who are struggling with their faith.

Vixen: From Mormon Convert to LDS Apostate

by Lindsay Helm

4.9 out of 5

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Vixen's story is a deeply personal and moving account of one woman's struggle to find her own truth. It is a story of faith, doubt, and ultimately, redemption. Vixen's journey is a reminder that we all have the right to question our beliefs, and that we should never be afraid to follow our own hearts.

A Mormon Childhood

Vixen was born and raised in a fundamentalist Mormon sect in the rural West. Her parents were devout members of the church, and they raised their children to believe that the LDS Church was the only true church on earth. Vixen was taught that polygamy was a sacred practice, that women were subordinate to men, and that the only way to salvation was through the LDS Church.

Vixen's childhood was filled with both love and fear. She loved her family and her community, but she was also terrified of the outside world. She was taught that the world was a dangerous place, filled with evil and temptation. She was also taught that if she ever left the church, she would be damned to hell.

A Crisis of Faith

As Vixen grew older, she began to question some of the teachings of the LDS Church. She struggled with the church's teachings on polygamy, gender roles, and the nature of God. She also began to realize that the church was not as perfect as she had been taught. She saw that there was corruption and abuse within the church, and she began to wonder if she could still believe in it.

Vixen's crisis of faith came to a head when she was in her early twenties. She was engaged to be married to a devout Mormon man, but she began to have doubts about whether she could marry him and live the life that the LDS Church expected of her. She broke off the engagement and left the church, much to the shock and disappointment of her family and friends.

An Apostate's Journey

After leaving the LDS Church, Vixen embarked on a journey of self-discovery. She explored different religions and spiritualities, and she eventually found her own path to God. She also became an outspoken critic of the LDS Church, sharing her story with the world in hopes of helping others who are struggling with their faith.

Vixen's journey is a reminder that we all have the right to question our beliefs, and that we should never be afraid to follow our own hearts. It is a story of faith, doubt, and ultimately, redemption.

Praise for Vixen

"Vixen is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on the Mormon experience. Vixen's story is a reminder that we all have the right to question our beliefs, and that we should never be afraid to follow our own hearts." - The Salt Lake Tribune

"Vixen is a searing and thought-provoking memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Vixen's journey is a reminder that we all have the right to question our beliefs, and that we should never be afraid to follow our own hearts." - The New York Times

"Vixen is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Mormon experience or in the journey of faith and doubt. Vixen's story is a powerful reminder that we all have the right to question our beliefs, and that we should never be afraid to follow our own hearts." - The Washington Post

Vixen: From Mormon Convert to LDS Apostate

by Lindsay Helm

4.9 out of 5