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Sister Wife

A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom

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Sister Wife

Written by: Christine Brown Woolley
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From TLC’s Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley, a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave polygamy—and the only life she’s known—behind.

Christine Brown Woolley had always dreamed of having a picture-perfect family—beautiful children, an adoring husband, and of course, a sisterhood of wives to share him with. Raised in Utah by practicing polygamists, Christine knew her life was less than normal, but that didn’t stop her from loving the full house of her childhood any less.

Becoming Kody Brown’s third wife in 1994, Christine finally found the big, happy family she had hoped for. When TLC’s hit show Sister Wives premiered in 2010, Christine knew it was her chance to shine a light on the brighter side of polygamy—the helping hands, the lively discussions, and their unmatched devotion to each other. But the cameras also revealed a much darker truth.

Now, in this candid tell-all, Christine shares for the first time the journey that led her away from polygamy and the bold path she is carving to live apart from all she has ever known. Moving, genuine, and insightful, this is a uniquely powerful tour de force of Christine’s journey toward and beyond her time in the spotlight as a sister wife.
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"Christine Brown Woolley, one of the wives in TLC’s “Sister Wives” series, bares her soul in this candid memoir about polygamous life, leaving behind what no longer serves you, and finding yourself in the broken pieces. In 2010, Woolley became a household name through the TV show, which broadcast episodes of the daily lives of an Apostolic United Brethren family, the Browns. While life as Kody Brown’s third wife seemed lively and bright, when the cameras were off, Woolley faced a much darker truth. Woolley’s narration fully expresses her emotions as she describes disproportionate treatment and the pain of feeling unwanted. Unlike the TV series, the audiobook allows listeners to experience Wooley’s humor, heartbreak, and relief without being interrupted by Kody in the process."
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I loved the memoir. I have watched the show from the very beginning and am thankful you’ve found yourself and your freedom. I look very forward to seeing what your future has to hold outside of the public lense, and inside it too if you allow us the joy of those moments with you. A faithful follower in this thing called life. Well worth the listen!

Seeing you as yourself, growth and freedom. A beautiful things to see.

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Christine’s voice is soothing, kind and honest. Moments of excruciating pain and also some parts so hilarious you can’t stop laughing. A personal account of one woman’s journey to finding true love and happiness.

Honesty and integrity. One of the best memoirs I’ve ever read!

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I have been following the Sister Wives for 15 years. This was such a breath of fresh air. No TLC nonsense. No pink colored glasses. Just truth, and strength.

Christine is an icon, and an amazing woman. I am glad she gets to have the life she desires.

Long Time Christine Fan

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From day one of airing, I have been waiting for the OG3 to break free and tell their very important stories. Well worth it and can’t wait for Meri and Janelle to tell their stories.

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Wonderful book! Well written with good flow. Kept me interested throughout. Very honest and heartfelt. Highly recommend!

Enthusiastic 2 thumbs up!

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