Finding Freedom

The Zion Series, Book 1

De: Brittany Nicole Lewis

Narrado por: Rick Barr

Katie was born into a cult. Her family lived there for generations. As she got older, she realized the Elders were keeping secrets from the community. Risking everything, she leaves the cult and searches for the truth.

With the help of outsiders, Katie and her young husband David are put in touch with an organization called Purple Haven, which provides medical care, shelter, counseling and job training to individuals who have escaped from cults. She soon discovers she’s pregnant. With the help of her husband, her therapist, and two friends, Katie learns what it means to have a relationship with God.

©2017 Brittany Lewis (P)2017 Brittany Lewis

Great story

This is a well written story about a young girl finding herself and defining her relationship with God. It is respectfully written, with relatable characters, and lots of emotion. This book makes you question your own beliefs and wonder if you have the courage to find your own Freedom.

Very religious but not preaching

I'm not a fan of organized religion so I generally avoid books that are heavily based on religion, but the cult aspect of this story intrigued me so I decided to give it a go. I'm really glad that I did, while religion played a large role in the story I didn't feel like it was trying to convert me, it felt like a natural part of the story being told.

I found it fascinating to get a glimpse of what it's like to grow up in a cult and the challenges that arise when you start questioning what you're being told is truth. The journey that Katie and David go through as they build their lives outside of Zion is touching. Their young age makes the challenges they face even more compelling and I couldn't help but desperately want everything to work out for them.

Beautifully written, rich in emotion, this was a book I could not stop listening to.

The narration only added to an already brilliant book, the character voices were really well done and the delivery matched the emotions and tensions of the story.

I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.

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great christ centered story

I really liked how this was written and the reading was done pretty good too.

must like religion and Christian reads

this isn't my kind of book but I was gifted the book and so I listened to it with open mind.

I gave it a 4 because it was a good solid story and I did learn while listening. this is a good book for young Christians PG 13 and up as well because there is nothing in it inappropriate to hear.

even though normally I would not buy these I have bought book 2 so that I can finish the story.

great start to this series

I quite enjoyed Finding Freedom. It was an enjoyable listen. I was invested in the characters and their story. I loved that Katie didn't just accept things as they were like she was taught. I liked that she started asking questions and decided to leave the cult for herself. It was nice that most of her family went with her. I also liked the love story between her and David. I found the story interesting. I can't imagine being in her shoes but I am glad she was able to get herself out. I felt she was a strong character for that reason. I would recommend this book to others, though it may not be for everyone due to the subject matter.