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Megan Phelps-Roper
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It was an upbringing in many ways normal. A loving home, shared with squabbling siblings, overseen by devoted parents. Yet in other ways it was the precise opposite: a revolving door of TV camera crews and documentary makers, a world of extreme discipline, of siblings vanishing in the night.
Megan Phelps-Roper was raised in the Westboro Baptist Church - the fire-and-brimstone religious sect at once aggressively homophobic and anti-Semitic, rejoiceful for AIDS and natural disasters, and notorious for its picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From her first public protest, aged five, to her instrumental role in spreading the church's invective via social media, her formative years brought their difficulties. But being reviled was not one of them. She was preaching God's truth. She was, in her words, 'all in'.
In November 2012, at the age of 26, she left the church, her family and her life behind.
Unfollow is a story about the rarest thing of all: a person changing their mind. It is a fascinating insight into a closed world of extreme belief, a biography of a complex family, and a hope-inspiring memoir of a young woman finding the courage to find compassion for others as well as herself.
©2019 Megan Phelps-Roper (P)2019 Quercus Editions LimitedWhat listeners say about Unfollow
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-2019
A Fascinating book.
A Fascinating look into life in a very strict religious upbringing and the intense feelings it brings, both in the ways you can justify things to oneself, and the ways awakening from such can rock you to the very core of your being.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-04-2022
Heartbreaking
A beautiful performance with a heartbreaking story. Megan gives a fascinating insight into the world's most infamous family. Her story demonstrates courage, resilience and love. If there one thing you learn from this book, it's to learn how to be civil and show compassion.
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- Naomi Worrall-Thornton
- 20-01-2021
Thankyou
Thankyou for sharing your story. every emotion was truly felt. I hope this encourages more to question and investigate, and be true to themselves.
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- Rebecca
- 04-07-2021
Fascinating, absorbing account
I devoured this in 2 days after hearing snippets on Radio 4's Book Of The Week - very compelling and it sent me on a rabbit trail to the Louis Theroux documentaries too, and a new one is out tonight so great timing.
The only tiny thing I noticed was a tendency for her to still be a little self-righteous - generally no, because she has embraced what she calls epistemological humility, but maybe in her descriptions of Grace once they left. Just a tiny, minor note. Well worth a listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-07-2021
Stunning, raw honesty
Stunning ... a must read for those who have left faith based communities, but not necessarily left the faith
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- Johanna
- 10-08-2020
Gripping, mesmerizing and thought provoking
Megan delivers an amazing, thought-provoking read, with a mesmerizing narration of her journey.
I have never felt so immersed in an audiobook as I have been with Unfollow. I can't recommend this more.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-2021
A beautiful book to listen to
I finished this book in one day. It is beautifully written and Megan’s narration is clear and soothing. At times the emotion in her voice is quite heartbreaking. This book has all the fascinating insight into the WBC cult but with the added joy of following an intelligent, determined woman’s journey to question her beliefs and discover the world. Loved it.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-06-2023
Raw, honest and captivating
I could not put the book down. A great read for people struggling with the confines of Christianity and religion more broadly.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-02-2024
Thank you for sharing your story Megan
I watched you on Louie Theroux many years ago & wondered if you and your siblings would continue living that life. I’m so happy to hear you’re living a wonderful life, free from the hatred of the WBC. Incredible that you could walk away from your truly loving family & even more incredible that you put yourself out there to tell your story publicly. Well done Megan. A very well written book.
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- Tristan
- 22-10-2019
Beautifully written and narrated
An inspiring story, intelligently written and beautifully narrated by the author. A highly recommended read.
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