Daughter of Gloriavale: My life in a Religious Cult
Lilia Tarawa
Aug 2017 · Allen & Unwin
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27 reviews
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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
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
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5.0
27 reviews
Jocelyn Jones
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February 5, 2018
What a brave and courageous family. I admire them all. Lilia has a thirst for knowledge and has made a successful life for herself. Well done.
marewa rutledge
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April 14, 2020
Amazing truly amazing.a very special lady wrote this book with a very special family good luck to you all.a truly eye opening book
A Google user
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September 24, 2017
Absolutely fantastic reading and brought to our awareness about Gloriavale. Good luck to the Tarawa family. Keep safe
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Lilia is a health and lifestyle business mentor who lives in Christchurch.
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