“…Beautifully written. How Susanna Barlow is able to make the writing itself, as well as the “characters” and “story”, hold sway over and above our fascination with polygamy is testimony to the power of this memoir…”
–R.Dalton, Literature Professor SLC, UT
“What Peace There May Be”
Young Susanna doesn’t know anything other than the family environment that has been created for her-a system without regard for society or man’s laws. Raised in a sequestered home in a busy city neighborhood, everything beyond the front gate is off-limits.
The isolation proves to be a breeding ground for abuse and Susanna struggles to reconcile her desire to escape and her need to belong. The book recounts six critical years in Susanna’s life as she comes to terms with her conditions.
This coming of age story is as much a testament to survival as it is to surrender. Pushed to the limits of her coping abilities, Susanna tries anything she can to bring about the peace that seems always out of reach. Read More…