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Girl on a Wire: Walking the Line Between Faith and Freedom in the Westboro Baptist Church,Used
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It wasnt until Libby Phelps was an adult, a twentyfiveyearold, that she escaped the Westboro Baptist Church. She is the granddaughter of its founder, Fred Phelps, and when she left, the church and its values were all shed known. She didnt tell her family she was leaving. She ran into her house, grabbed a bag, and fled. No goodbyes.Based in Topeka, Kansas, the Westboro Baptist Church community is one of the countrys most notorious evangelical groups. Its zealous members are known for their boisterous picketing, brandishing antimilitary, antiSemitic, and antigay signsThank God for Dead Soldiers, God Hates Jews, or Thank God for 9/11and their notorious catchphrase God Hates Fags. Search for them online and youre directed to their website, www.godhatesfags.com. The church makes headlines in news across the country. It has seventy members, and 90 percent of them are part of Libbys family. They picket concerts, football games, other churches, and, most notoriously, the funerals of servicemen and victims of hate crimes. For its members, to question its rules is to risk going to hell.In Girl on a Wire, Libby is candid about her experience and whats happened since her escape. This unusual memoir presents a rare inside look into a notorious cult and is an astonishing story of strength, bravery, and determination.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Girl on a Wire'? A: 'Girl on a Wire' explores the author's escape from the Westboro Baptist Church and her journey toward faith and freedom, shedding light on the challenges of leaving a cult.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Girl on a Wire'? A: The author of 'Girl on a Wire' is Libby Phelps, the granddaughter of the church's founder, Fred Phelps.
- Q: How many pages does 'Girl on a Wire' have? A: 'Girl on a Wire' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Girl on a Wire' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Girl on a Wire' published? A: 'Girl on a Wire' was published on November 20, 2018.
- Q: Is 'Girl on a Wire' suitable for young readers? A: 'Girl on a Wire' contains mature themes related to cult experiences and may not be suitable for younger readers without parental guidance.
- Q: What kind of insights does 'Girl on a Wire' provide? A: 'Girl on a Wire' provides an insider's perspective on the Westboro Baptist Church, detailing the author's personal experiences and the dynamics of life within a cult.
- Q: Can 'Girl on a Wire' be used as a resource for understanding cults? A: 'Girl on a Wire' can serve as a valuable resource for understanding the psychological and social aspects of cults, offering a personal narrative that highlights the challenges of leaving such groups.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Girl on a Wire' is sold in new condition.
- Q: Does 'Girl on a Wire' contain any graphic content? A: 'Girl on a Wire' discusses sensitive topics related to fundamentalist beliefs and may include distressing themes, but the graphic nature of the content varies based on personal sensitivity.