Shunned

How I Lost My Religion and Found Myself

De: Linda A. Curtis

Narrado por: Emily Ellet

Duración: 10 h y 26 m

Resumen del Editor

Linda Curtis was raised as a Jehovah's Witness and is an unquestioning true believer who has knocked on doors from the time she was nine years old. Like other Witnesses, she has been discouraged from pursuing a career, higher education, or even voting, and her friendships are limited to the Witness community.

Then one day, at age 33, she knocks on a door - and a coworker she deeply respects answers the door. To their mutual consternation she launches into her usual spiel, but this time, for the first time ever, the message sounds hollow. In the months that follow, Curtis tries hard to overcome the doubts that spring from that doorstep encounter, knowing they could upend her "safe" existence. But ultimately, unable to reconcile her incredulity, she leaves her religion and divorces her Witness husband - a choice for which she is shunned by the entire community, including all members of her immediate family.

Shunned follows Linda as she steps into a world she was taught to fear and discovers what is possible when we stay true to our hearts, even when it means disappointing those we love.

©2018 Linda Curtis (P)2020 Tantor

Very relatable if you grew up “in the truth” and left

I too, was born and raised as a JW. At 38 I left for the same reasons. It was really reassuring to hear her story and how she thrived after making such a difficult decision. If you’re not familiar with the teachings of the Witnesses, this book is completely accurate in its description of their beliefs and community. Thank you for being brave and telling your story,

Very informative

is excellent information as a previous Jehovah witness I went through all the same feelings are the same
I am so happy and proud that you were able to get out of this situation

Absolutely amazing

I went through a similar faith transition albeit different religion. Listening to this brought back so many memories as well as intense appreciation for my family who did not shun me. I absolutely recommend this book. It’s beautiful and the performance is outstanding.

All the feels

This book brought back all the feelings for me. I smiled and cried throughout the whole book. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

Emotionally stirring

I’ve read other books written by shunned JWs. I no longer need to write one myself. Linda Curtis wrote what I have experienced and expressed my feelings so eloquently. I was brought to tears and brought to peace. Thank you.

Honest and Unapologetic

Beautiful story of a woman learning to listen to her inner voice, rather than the voice of an organized religion…

Loved the honesty!

Well explained, as an ExJw myself….i found the intricacy of her unfolding story leaving this religious group and striking out into the ‘world’, well explained and very realistic of the dynamics of a shunned individual. You must be a brave and courageous person to leave your family behind because they will not accept your decision to leave. Life is wonderful being ‘worldly’, because it’s actually a good thing!!!

Not what I expected, but...

I really liked the story. I was really trying to research the religion and how they are treated if they leave. Just not what I expected.

I must read if you love someone that has once been in this organization!

Wow Linda, you hit so close to home. It was refreshing to hear someone tell our story with love and not hate! wow Linda, you hit so close to home. It was refreshing to hear someone tell our story with love and not hate! I left the organization nearly 10 years ago. It was cathartic to listen to the story that is so close to my own. Linda shared the ache and the thought from the other point of you that a lot of witnesses do not understand it’s sad they believe the more they leave you alone and don’t talk to you the more you would want to come back. But so true that’s what they do. Thank you Linda for sharing this story with the world. But so true that’s what they do. Thank you Linda for sharing this story with the world. putting a light so to speak on something so dark so maybe our loved ones that we choose to find in this world can’t understand it’s just a little bit more. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Heartfelt Experience & Beautifully Told

I, too, came from a high control religion. She expressed her experience truthfully with compassion for everyone. I felt some of the long held tension lift from me. I'm thankful for that gift.