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Title:
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Unveiled |
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Authors:
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Pratt, Theophila |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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223 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Bateman Books |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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When 18-year-old Honey Faithful is forced to leave Gloriavale Christian community on the West Coast, she becomes Theophila Pratt, a young woman capable of surviving on the ‘outside’, making her own life choices and thriving. Raised in an environment that oppressed and suppressed its women and young girls, there is much to overcome and Theophila does so with a vengeance, and in this first-hand account gives a personal face to the well-documented deprivations and degradations of Gloriavale. Written in a straightforward style, this is an inspiring story, an exposé of an isolated fundamentalist cult, and a beacon of hope for others caught up in Gloriavale’s cycles of abuse.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"This is an easy read, the writing is straightforward, and the ideas are simply expressed".
"It's fascinating to hear from someone who has personal experience of this life".
"A truly extraordinary and inspiring story, it is a testament to Theophila that she had the strength to leave".
"This book provides detailed examples of how the women and girls in the community are treated, and what is expected of them".
"I can't think of anything that would have dissuaded me from reading this book. Without this information, people could only speculate as to what 'goes on' at Gloriavale".
"Given the proven sexual, physical and emotional abuse; the lack of proper schooling; and the well documented tax evasion and benefit fraud - how can this place be allowed to continue?".
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Non-fiction, Biography, Community, Contemporary, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Inspirational, Relationships, Religion, Short Read, Social commentary/perspectives, New Zealand Interest, Just Added, 2027 Titles, New Adult |
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