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Shunned

How I Lost My Religion and Found Myself

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Shunned

Auteur(s): Linda A. Curtis
Narrateur(s): Emily Ellet
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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 Christianisme Études religieuses Jehovah Witness Memoir
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I was riveted from start to finish. Smooth flowing writing style was simple, yet descriptive, making narrative of Linda’s journey easy to follow. The reader could feel her courage through her heartbreaking family shunning shine through in her words. I also really enjoyed listening to the reader of this memoir. Her voice was very expressive and soothing to listen to.

Courageous story of strength and commitment to self

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This was a moving book about perception, love and the consequences of decisions good and sorrowful

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I grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness. Although I was never baptized and I left the faith as a teenager, so much of the story resonated with me. My whole family is still active witnesses so naturally I continue to struggle with much of the authors story. I couldn’t stop listening to the audio book, it only took me a day to listen to its entirety. Thank you to the author for writing your story!

The accuracy in context to the faith itself and those who are controlled by the organization.

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I was surprised at how much I loved this story….it was written with such honesty….the pain was palpable through the words of the author….such sadness that a family could shun their loving daughter the way they did…it provided a good understanding of this way of life.

Beautiful story of strength and loss

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this book shows the true colours of people who are so dedicated to their religion when someone close chooses to take a different path. Good for her to find it in her heart to see what she wants and goes in her own direction and not pleasing those around her for what they may think is best for her.

no religion is forgiving

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This book was great to listen to from beginning to end - thoroughly enjoyed the entire story

A great story

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Thank you Linda for a detailed view of your journey. Loved it so much. I was sad for you and yet elated for your courage and discovery!

Great book

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This was a really well written book. Put together nicely and threading the chapters in timely chunks, without going too far down rabbit holes.

A look behind the curtains

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I grew up a Jehovah’s Witness. I came to realize how controlling this religion is before I was a teenager. Left it soon after I moved out. It is a sad way to grow up and deal with the loss of the family members who chose to disowned me. This book accurately explains the religion.

Brought back memories

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It doesn’t take just religious beliefs to shun family. I was disowned in 2021, and went full no contact (my choice) in 2023, because I found out that who I thought was my father, indeed was not (I did not grow up with this man, I just carried his last name). I had discovered my mother’s deepest secret. When I formed a relationship with my biological father, my mom lost it. It was her or him. I wasn’t allowed to have both.
Linda’s search for meaning and UNCONDITIONAL love in her life brought me whole comfort, and solidified my choice as being the correct one. I chose my dad. And since 2021, though I’ve struggled to be all the way in, he and subsequently his girlfriend have accepted me with the fullness of their hearts. I can be me around them, warts and all.
This book has left me profoundly in love with the family I chose. My dad, my bonus mom, my kids, my husband, and the entirety of his giant family, and my dearest friends. If I could have chosen my family on day 1, I’d be exactly where I am now.
Linda’s fight for nothing less than unconditional love has given me the strength to continue on my current path without apology.

To be shunned…

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