Inside the Hidden World of the Jeffs Family: A Daughter's Story

TLDRRachel Jeffs, daughter of cult leader Warren Jeffs, shares her harrowing journey of growing up in the FLDS and escaping polygamy

Key insights

👨‍👧Rachel Jeffs recounts her upbringing in the FLDS cult and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father, Warren Jeffs

🚫🙅‍♀️The FLDS cult imposed strict rules and deprived its members of modern amenities, including public schooling and access to mainstream media

👰👨‍👩‍👧Rachel was forced into a marriage with a man chosen by her father at a young age, experiencing further control and isolation

📚Rachel's book, 'Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS cult, and My Father, Warren Jeffs,' details her journey to freedom

🌟💪Despite the challenges, Rachel summoned the courage to escape the cult and is now sharing her story to help others

Q&A

What is the FLDS cult?

The FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) is a radical offshoot of Mormonism known for practicing polygamy

Who is Warren Jeffs?

Warren Jeffs is the leader of the FLDS cult and Rachel Jeffs' father

What kind of abuse did Rachel Jeffs face?

Rachel Jeffs experienced sexual abuse from her father starting at a young age, as well as emotional and psychological manipulation

How did Rachel Jeffs escape the FLDS cult?

Rachel Jeffs mustered the courage to leave the cult and seek help from authorities, eventually breaking free from the control of the FLDS

What is Rachel Jeffs' book about?

Rachel Jeffs' book, 'Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS cult, and My Father, Warren Jeffs,' recounts her journey to freedom and healing

Timestamped Summary

00:09Rachel Jeffs shares her experience growing up in the FLDS cult and the control exerted by her father, Warren Jeffs

00:38The FLDS cult imposes strict rules, restricting access to modern amenities like television, popular music, and public schooling

01:17Rachel is forced into a marriage orchestrated by her father, enduring further control and isolation within the FLDS community

01:59Rachel experiences sexual abuse from her father, which goes against the teachings of the FLDS

04:22Rachel publishes a book, 'Breaking Free,' to share her story of escaping polygamy and the FLDS cult