What do you think?
Rate this book
Born In Polygamy: A True Crime Autobiography
I was born a slave, sold as a slave and bred as a slave in the United States of America. My life is not unique. There are literally thousands of us. In the name of Freedom of Religion, our only choice is obey or be destroyed. Blind obedience is required to save us from eternal damnation, and if we don’t comply, we must pay Atonement, the ultimate price to save our evil souls. Many crimes flourish among our 'holy people'. The constitutional rights of the victims remain non existent. American courts continue to uphold the rights of the perpetrators, as it is all done in the name of Freedom of Religion.
716 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2020
203 people are currently reading
81 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 20 of 20 reviews
November 8, 2020
Fantastic, but sad
Also, a bit long and repetitive. The author's lack of education shows in the grammar, spelling, sentence structure and punctuation so it was obviously not professionally edited. Words like "distain" which would Geste been caught by spell check, and "preformed" (rather than performed) which would have been caught by an editor and a big one is the phrase "child molest" rather than the proper term "child molestation" as in "he was charged with child molest" or "during the child molest". Just a lot that should not be wrong in a book that's being sold.
I command the author for her bravery in being able to escape and overcome the cult, and far trying to help others do the same. Good intentions matter in the grand scheme of things, and it's our heart and tenacity to keep trying that people will remember. In the end, that's what will help most because if will remind them you've there.
Also, a bit long and repetitive. The author's lack of education shows in the grammar, spelling, sentence structure and punctuation so it was obviously not professionally edited. Words like "distain" which would Geste been caught by spell check, and "preformed" (rather than performed) which would have been caught by an editor and a big one is the phrase "child molest" rather than the proper term "child molestation" as in "he was charged with child molest" or "during the child molest". Just a lot that should not be wrong in a book that's being sold.
I command the author for her bravery in being able to escape and overcome the cult, and far trying to help others do the same. Good intentions matter in the grand scheme of things, and it's our heart and tenacity to keep trying that people will remember. In the end, that's what will help most because if will remind them you've there.
January 12, 2022
Born in Polygamy A True Crime Autobiography by Rebecca Kimbel Review
This book is a very thorough personal history of polygamy’s effects on families through the generations. the book does get a little repetitive at times but explains many of the different branches of fundamentalist Mormonism very well. The book could have done with some one to edit it as it is self published Kimbel makes some weird weird authors choices like not giving us her children's names in order.
If you want a more through review check out my youtube channel
https://youtu.be/u52_wJOnVaE
This book is a very thorough personal history of polygamy’s effects on families through the generations. the book does get a little repetitive at times but explains many of the different branches of fundamentalist Mormonism very well. The book could have done with some one to edit it as it is self published Kimbel makes some weird weird authors choices like not giving us her children's names in order.
If you want a more through review check out my youtube channel
https://youtu.be/u52_wJOnVaE
June 15, 2021
I am still reading this book, but I wanted to review already. Thank for sharing your story Rebecca. I have read a few accounts of the Le Baron colony and Le Baron brothers. I really appreciate your perspective.
This book is in need of some heavy editing. There are many repetitive parts. I feel like, with some work, this would be an amazing book, that people would really enjoy reading.
That being said, Rebecca Kimbel shares a very interesting perspective on the Le Baron insanity. Her perspective is both personal and from the outside. I have read a few other books from women who lived in and eventually escaped from this cult during the time of the Ervil's corrupted reign, and this book fills in so many of the holes the others left!
This book is in need of some heavy editing. There are many repetitive parts. I feel like, with some work, this would be an amazing book, that people would really enjoy reading.
That being said, Rebecca Kimbel shares a very interesting perspective on the Le Baron insanity. Her perspective is both personal and from the outside. I have read a few other books from women who lived in and eventually escaped from this cult during the time of the Ervil's corrupted reign, and this book fills in so many of the holes the others left!
August 2, 2023
A tragically sad story
This story of Rebecca Kimbel’s life experiences is just sad. The news that we are doing far too little to combat polygamy and all of the abuses that go hand in hand with it is devastating. Kimbel explains why we are failing in these efforts as the problem continues to grow exponentially. The book absolutely could have used a skilled editor, although the grammatical errors are understandable considering the author’s past which included a very poor education, as designed by the polygamists who enslaved and then literally sold her as a child bride. Her escape is all but miraculous and her warnings should be considered. We have ways to fix these problems and prevent ongoing abuses and we need to make inroads on that process.
This story of Rebecca Kimbel’s life experiences is just sad. The news that we are doing far too little to combat polygamy and all of the abuses that go hand in hand with it is devastating. Kimbel explains why we are failing in these efforts as the problem continues to grow exponentially. The book absolutely could have used a skilled editor, although the grammatical errors are understandable considering the author’s past which included a very poor education, as designed by the polygamists who enslaved and then literally sold her as a child bride. Her escape is all but miraculous and her warnings should be considered. We have ways to fix these problems and prevent ongoing abuses and we need to make inroads on that process.
August 27, 2023
Man, this was a poorly written mess and probably the worst book I’ve ever read.
The book says it is fiction, which is one thing. I don’t know if it’s supposed to be fiction or supposed to be an autobiography. My guess is a hybrid.
That doesn’t excuse the numerous historical errors and impossibilities. The countless grammar and spelling errors. The frequent perspective shift with no warning. The characters were either too over the top Disney villain at times or just fragments of people with little development.
It seems a common theme in the LeBaron books for them to be a bit of a disaster and it’s saddening.
The book says it is fiction, which is one thing. I don’t know if it’s supposed to be fiction or supposed to be an autobiography. My guess is a hybrid.
That doesn’t excuse the numerous historical errors and impossibilities. The countless grammar and spelling errors. The frequent perspective shift with no warning. The characters were either too over the top Disney villain at times or just fragments of people with little development.
It seems a common theme in the LeBaron books for them to be a bit of a disaster and it’s saddening.
June 2, 2024
An “Eye-opener”
This is a eye-opener to the true practice of polygamy.
Members of the churches who practice, have practiced or condone polygamy should read this book. Especially the last chapter.
The saying “absolute power corrupts abslutely” is so true.
Exercising power over others can be a powerful weapon, especially within a religious setting.
Shame on those who do so.
A recent quip about powerful leaders highlights the mormon prophet and the catholic pope.
The catholic pope is considered infallible but the Catholics don’t believe it, the Mormons consider their Prophet fallible but don’t believe it.
This is a eye-opener to the true practice of polygamy.
Members of the churches who practice, have practiced or condone polygamy should read this book. Especially the last chapter.
The saying “absolute power corrupts abslutely” is so true.
Exercising power over others can be a powerful weapon, especially within a religious setting.
Shame on those who do so.
A recent quip about powerful leaders highlights the mormon prophet and the catholic pope.
The catholic pope is considered infallible but the Catholics don’t believe it, the Mormons consider their Prophet fallible but don’t believe it.
January 7, 2021
Horrifying, infuriating, thorough, and informative
Important data and history underpins this exhaustive narrative that crosses over others’ narratives on this subject. This woman has apparently lived enough life for two women and knows how to bounce. The text itself could use an editor to cut repetition and wrong words (“peeked” instead of “piqued”, “plane” instead of “plain”)—small distractions from this powerful testimony about the evil of ignorance and the strength of women to survive.
Important data and history underpins this exhaustive narrative that crosses over others’ narratives on this subject. This woman has apparently lived enough life for two women and knows how to bounce. The text itself could use an editor to cut repetition and wrong words (“peeked” instead of “piqued”, “plane” instead of “plain”)—small distractions from this powerful testimony about the evil of ignorance and the strength of women to survive.
December 14, 2021
Not as good as I was expecting but does have potential
I read Shattered Dreams by this author's sister and thought that this would be a good progression into learning more about Polygamy and what happens. It was not. Parts of the book were difficult to follow along, and other parts felt like they taken from the other book and rewritten I'm this authors own words. I think with some additional editing and more focus, this could be a great book I'm learning about the horrors of Polygamy.
I read Shattered Dreams by this author's sister and thought that this would be a good progression into learning more about Polygamy and what happens. It was not. Parts of the book were difficult to follow along, and other parts felt like they taken from the other book and rewritten I'm this authors own words. I think with some additional editing and more focus, this could be a great book I'm learning about the horrors of Polygamy.
August 27, 2020
If you're interested in polygamy, read this book!
This book is brutally raw, honest and wonderfully written. The author gives you a front row seat from A-Z growing up in polygamy. NOTHING is sugar coated, glossed over, or swept under the rug. Rebecca Kimbel kicks ass in shining a super bright light on polygamy and the women and children that suffer from this lifestyle in the name of religion.
This book is brutally raw, honest and wonderfully written. The author gives you a front row seat from A-Z growing up in polygamy. NOTHING is sugar coated, glossed over, or swept under the rug. Rebecca Kimbel kicks ass in shining a super bright light on polygamy and the women and children that suffer from this lifestyle in the name of religion.
October 9, 2022
an education
Reading this was like obtaining an education in all the facets of polygamy. I’ve read other books written about it & this book corroborates most of those stories but it also goes a lot further to explain the fact that it’s truly an organized crime sect hiding behind the title of religion. There are some syntax errors throughout the text but nothing that impedes comprehension. Very informative overall!
Reading this was like obtaining an education in all the facets of polygamy. I’ve read other books written about it & this book corroborates most of those stories but it also goes a lot further to explain the fact that it’s truly an organized crime sect hiding behind the title of religion. There are some syntax errors throughout the text but nothing that impedes comprehension. Very informative overall!
August 6, 2020
Riveting
Words cannot describe how much emotion, information is packed in this. At a couple points I laughed, cried, and wanted to scream at the injustices these families face on a daily basis. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Thank you to the author for shinning a light on the polygamy life.
Words cannot describe how much emotion, information is packed in this. At a couple points I laughed, cried, and wanted to scream at the injustices these families face on a daily basis. I highly recommend this book to everyone. Thank you to the author for shinning a light on the polygamy life.
Read
February 15, 2025Excellent narrative by my friend of her escape from Mormonism: she truly was a white slave! Courage and grit make this book a page-turner!
I read it in about 4 days, May 2021.
Absolutely admre Rebecca Kimble’s absolute GUT and faith in Jesus to rebuild a solid life for herself, as well as reach back and help her family!
I read it in about 4 days, May 2021.
Absolutely admre Rebecca Kimble’s absolute GUT and faith in Jesus to rebuild a solid life for herself, as well as reach back and help her family!
December 28, 2020
Informative
Hard read,worthwhile information. Timeline is hard to follow. Understanding the amount of information given, it is understandable. Breathing a sigh of relief I am Catholic.
Hard read,worthwhile information. Timeline is hard to follow. Understanding the amount of information given, it is understandable. Breathing a sigh of relief I am Catholic.
July 3, 2023
Vote for DNA testing for all welfare recipients.
Thanks you for sharing your story and history of the mistreated and the monsters in your family. Regardless of what Mormon Fundamentalists believe or preach, the wheels of karma and justice spin slowly. But spin they do.
Thanks you for sharing your story and history of the mistreated and the monsters in your family. Regardless of what Mormon Fundamentalists believe or preach, the wheels of karma and justice spin slowly. But spin they do.
January 3, 2024
Could not let this book defeat me, but it was huge. Answered a lot of unanswered questions about the Kunz/Le Baron and associated sides of Utah polygamy outside of the FLDS, though it was significantly repetitive at times.
February 10, 2026
Difficult to process
Very sad content. And it is difficult to read, because it’s written like several books all combined into one, with the same story being repeated just in a slightly different way. But very very informative on Polygamy families.
Very sad content. And it is difficult to read, because it’s written like several books all combined into one, with the same story being repeated just in a slightly different way. But very very informative on Polygamy families.
November 7, 2020
Informative!
This book gives the ins and outs of the polygamous cult. It's mind blowing! A really good read for an insight on the FLDS!
This book gives the ins and outs of the polygamous cult. It's mind blowing! A really good read for an insight on the FLDS!
August 1, 2022
Awesome book
Excellent read, very informative on what modern day polygamy is like, Couldn't put it down. Recommend this to anyone who wants an insider look.
Excellent read, very informative on what modern day polygamy is like, Couldn't put it down. Recommend this to anyone who wants an insider look.
June 21, 2023
Wonderfully written !
Wow! This book is a real eye opener in the behind the scenes beliefs and workings of the FLDS movement !
Wow! This book is a real eye opener in the behind the scenes beliefs and workings of the FLDS movement !
October 12, 2025
Interesting
So full of information and well written. Horrible situations some are living through. I've definitely learnt a lot. Would recommend
So full of information and well written. Horrible situations some are living through. I've definitely learnt a lot. Would recommend
Displaying 1 - 20 of 20 reviews