Amoret: A Tale of Mormons, Polygamy and Forgiveness

by Kathy Mcclure

My Mormon grandmother, Amoret Eliza Draper died when she was 28 leaving behind four small children.
Her short journey took her from farm to city and from love to abandonment as she struggled to understand the changing landscape of her life.
Through books & letters, poetry & gardens and the dark secret her father wouldn’t share, Amoret discovers the meaning of sorrow and strength, betrayal and hope. In a time and place where women were voiceless, in her darkest hour of despair, she finds a journal and learns her father’s secret and a way forward to redemption.

344 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 3, 2012

Reviews

[SHARON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

I was enthralled with this book, and found it very interesting. The photographs were excellent. It was helpful being able to put faces to the names in the book. The author must be very proud of her great grandmother.

[Tricia Toney · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining story of an ordinary woman who fought with great courage.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful book on the historic
Mormon culture ~

[Collette Lake · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story. Amoret is my 2nd great-grandmother’s sister.

[Chris Pezzella]

Interesting historical, biographical and cultural story of the short life of author's grandmother. Some of the story was from Amoret's own journal (how she ever found time to write in a journal is amazing!) and some was historical fiction. It all came together in a lovingly written story of a life that was hard and short. I would recommend that this should be required reading for all 10th-11th graders to give them a glimpse of what life was like back before cell phones and instagram accounts. Lots to discuss for a book club! I would have liked more photos in the book, but it we are treated to a few. One even showed a rare shot of a sweet and smiling young baby who obviously didn't know that you were supposed to look serious in your picture!