Hello, the Lord delights in you.This book comes with an additional book, The Ethiopian Trilingual Bible: The Octateuch in Ge'ez, Amharic, and English, which you can access and download using the QR code and password found on the last page of this book.This book is the product of the Ethiopian Bible Project which was born from a deeply rooted desire to bring together all the sacred books of the Ethiopian Bible into one unified volume.Understanding the Title of this PublicationFirst, we want you to understand the title of this book, so you won't be misled. This book contains all the books of the Ethiopian bible that have been translated into the English Language. Pay attention to the phrase "that have been," because there are a few books that have not been translated into the English Language. However, we are working tirelessly to have all the books translated.Understanding the Books of the Orthodox Tewahedo Biblical CanonThere are books which are frequently included in the Ethiopian Bible by some publications, but these books were never part of the Orthodox Tewahedo Biblical Canon. Here are the ones we have frequently seen:2 and 3 Enoch( It is only the 1 Enoch that is part of the Ethiopian biblical canon)The First and Second Epistles of Clement(This is frequently confused with the Ethiopic Clement which is yet to be translated into the English Language).1,2, and 3 Maccabees(The books of Maccabees in other Christian canon is different from Ethiopian Maccabees which are called the Meqabyan).There are many others.Listed below are the books that are part of the Orthodox Tewahedo Biblical Canon.1 EnochJubileesTobit1 Esdras2 EsdrasJudithAdditions to EstherThe Book of WisdomSirachBaruchThe Letter of JeremiahThe Song of the Three Holy ChildrenThe Book of SusannaBel and the DragonThe Prayer of ManassehPsalm 1514 Baruch(Also called the Paralipomena of Jeremiah)Ethiopic DidascaliaSinodos(yet translated into the English Language)1 Covenant(yet translated into the English Language)2 Covenant (yet translated into the English Language)Ethiopic Clement(yet translated into the English Language)1 Meqabyan2 Meqabyan3 MeqabyanAll the other books of the traditional Christian biblical canonIn getting this book, you will read all the English available books of the Ethiopian bible, most importantly the Ethiopic Didascalia.We are working diligently, trying to have the rest of the books translated.In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. (John 1: 1-4).May this Word of God bring light to your life and enlighten any darkness in your life. Amen Read more

True crime in the American heartland. Under the Banner of Heaven is a riveting account of Mormon fundamentalism and renegade prophets. From the bestselling author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air.Now a major TV miniseries starring Andrew Garfield.Brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty insist they were commanded to kill by God. Jon Krakauer‘s investigation into the murder of a mother and her child is a meticulously researched, bone-chilling narrative of polygamy, savage violence and unyielding faith.An incisive look inside isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities in America, this gripping work of non-fiction illuminates an otherwise confounding realm of human behaviour.‘A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism.’ – Will Self, Evening Standard ‘Books of the Year’‘Excellent . . . a lucid, judicious, even sympathetic account not just of Mormon Fundamentalism but of the seductive power of fanaticism in general.’ – Daily Telegraph‘Remarkable . . . for anyone interested in the wilder frontiers of spiritual conviction, this book is a must.’ – Independent Read more

This classic large print KJV Bible includes center-column references and uses Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed to be the most readable at any size.Enjoy the beauty of the King James Version in a large print format and featuring Thomas Nelson's custom KJV Comfort Print. But you won’t have to sacrifice study features for readability. This edition is complete with center-column references, book introductions, a concordance, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps.Features include:The Presentation page is a special place to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or noteBible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readCenter-column references allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyWords of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by JesusReading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a yearMiracles and parables of Jesus chart calls out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryConcordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextSatin ribbon marker for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were readingSpace available for personalizationClear and readable 10.5-point KJV Comfort Print Read more

**WINNER of the PULITZER PRIZE for NON-FICTION 2016**In a thrilling dramatic narrative, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Joby Warrick traces how the strain of militant Islam behind ISIS first arose in a remote Jordanian prison and spread to become the world's greatest threat. When the government of Jordan granted amnesty to a group of political prisoners in 1999, it little realized that among them was Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a terrorist mastermind and soon the architect of an Islamist movement bent on dominating the Middle East. In Black Flags, an unprecedented character-driven account of the rise of ISIS, Joby Warrick shows how the zeal of this one man and the strategic mistakes of Western governments led to the banner of ISIS being raised over huge swathes of Syria and Iraq. Zarqawi began by directing terror attacks from a base in northern Iraq, but it was the allied invasion in 2003 that catapulted him to the head of a vast insurgency. By falsely identifying him as the link between Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden, Western officials inadvertently spurred like-minded radicals to rally to his cause. Their wave of brutal beheadings and suicide bombings persisted until American and Jordanian intelligence discovered clues that led to a lethal airstrike on Zarqawi’s hideout in 2006. His movement, however, endured. First calling themselves al-Qaeda in Iraq, then Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, his followers sought refuge in unstable, ungoverned pockets on the Iraq-Syria border. When the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, and the rest of the world largely stood by, ISIS seized its chance to pursue Zarqawi’s dream of an ultra-conservative Islamic caliphate. Drawing on unique high-level access to global intelligence sources, Warrick weaves gripping, moment-by-moment operational details with the perspectives of diplomats and spies, generals and heads of state, many of whom foresaw a menace worse than al Qaeda and tried desperately to stop it. Black Flags is a brilliant and definitive history that reveals the long arc of today’s most dangerous extremist threat. Read more

In The Heart of Christianity, world-renowned Jesus scholar and author of the bestseller Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time argues that the essential ingredients of a Christian life—faith, being born again, the kingdom of God, the gospel of love—are as vitally important today as they have always been, even during this time of conflict and change in the church.Borg wants to show us, as today's thinking Christians, how to discover a life of faith by reconceptualizing familiar beliefs. Being born again, for example, has nothing to do with fundamentalism, but is a call to radical personal transformation. Talking about the kingdom of God does not mean that you are fighting against secularism, but that you have committed your life to the divine values of justice and love. And living the true Christian way is essentially about opening one's heart—to God, and to others. Above all else, Borg believes with passion and conviction that living the Christian life still makes sense. Read more

-2023- Author's Revision"Dr. Walker has dedicated his time and effort in thorough research and answers most questions about dispensations and dispensationalism. Upon reading these volumes, the reader will find himself, not only well informed, but also with a great wealth of reference material for future use." ---Dr. David Peacock, Pastor, Bible Believers Baptist, Jacksonville, Florida.GET THE BACKGROUND-The excuse that there are "so many interpretations of the Bible" is exposed with a clear concise defining of biblical terms, using the Bible itself to define those terms.DISCOVER THE HISTORY-Learn about the men, manuscripts, and movements that have shaped views of Bible interpretation. Find out who really believed the Bible and those who merely used the Bible to support their opinions.UNLOCK THE PROPHECIES-Many prophecies are unraveled and shown how they relate to the return of Christ, the church, and the nation of Israel. Read more

Did you know that just as there are laws that govern the physical universe, including the sun, moon and stars, there are also laws that govern the physical body of a person? Did you know that when these laws are broken, disease and death occur- but we can learn to work within these laws to preserve and flourish while living in these wonderful bodies God gave us here on Earth?Come learn to live your best life and cooperate with your Designer!This book is written in clear, simple, beautiful language, instructive to the learner, hopeful to the despondent, cheering to the sick, and restful to the weary. The author was uniquely gifted with insights into the ways of God and how our bodies respond to the laws of health. Come be encouraged with this knowledge!"The world is sick, and wherever the children of men dwell, suffering abounds. On every hand there is a seeking for relief. When sickness comes, it is essential that we employ the varied agencies which, in co-operation with nature’s efforts, will build up the body and restore health." - Ellen White, The Ministry of HealingWhat you will love about this special edition:Beautifully redesigned unique coverClassic little booklet with a modern styleBeautiful cover that isn’t imposing or overbearing, so it will complement any bookshelf, mantle or living room table decorOriginal TextFull text with nothing missingNo grammatical errors & typos associated with other editionsEasier to ReadLarger font, so you won’t need to squint to enjoyLarger book, so it won’t get lost in your reading stack Read more

The American bombing of terrorist bases in Afghanistan under the protection of the Islamic fundamentalist Taliban movement has brought the Taliban into sharp focus as the most radical and extreme Islamic movement in the world today. Little is known about the Taliban because of the deep secrecy that surrounds their political movement, their leaders and their aims. The geo-strategic implications of the Taliban are already creating severe instability in Russia, Iran and the five Central Asian republics where the Taliban have become a major player in the new Great Game, as Western countries and companies compete to build oil and gas pipelines from Central Asia to Western and Asian markets. The Taliban's implementation of their extreme interpretation of Islam poses new challenges to the Muslim world and the West's understanding of radical Islam in the post-Cold War era. 'Taliban: Islam, Oil and the New Great Game' was runner-up in the prestigious annual British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize, administered by the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies. Read more

This book is intended for those who want to understand the dissection, confusion and mindset of child growing up in a fundamental, evangelical cult.Embark on a gripping memoir that delves into the profound depths of Sila Caprin's tumultuous journey. From the tender age of three, Sila finds herself ensnared within the clutches of an evangelical, end-times cult known as Sam Fife's Move of God. Within the towering walls of isolation, she is thrust into a realm detached from the outside world, confined to the two compounds that shape her existence.Yet, amidst the suffocating grasp of this foreign and desolate environment, Sila's spirit burns bright, an unwavering flame that defies the darkness that seeks to consume her. Cult Child invites you into Sila's world, as she narrates her harrowing experiences through the prism of her own eyes and thoughts, offering an intimate and profound perspective of her arduous journey.As Sila traverses the treacherous path towards adolescence, her determination ignites like a flickering ember, and she dares to dream of escape. Within the pages of this memoir, witness the intricacies of her plotting, the blossoming of her spirit, and the threads of hope interwoven amidst the tapestry of her existence. Yet, just as her plans take shape, a sudden incident shatters the fragile equilibrium, forever altering the course of her life.With haunting prose and raw emotion, Cult Child unveils the heart-wrenching tale of resilience and transformation, painting a vivid portrait of a life irrevocably changed by the shadows of a clandestine world."Poignant, gripping and ultimately triumphant, Vennie Kocsis' "Cult Child" will leave you inspired by the pure strength of will that children use to cope themselves through trauma. Her fortress is no bigger than the space between her ears; but through quiet internal resistance, Sila halts her opponents and outlasts their ten year siege." Dolon Hickmon, author of "13:24". Read more

Can you feel your faith slipping away? Are you or a loved one questioning what you’ve always believed? You are not alone. Come on a journey with others who have lost their religion but have found themselves.If you’re wondering whether there’s life on the other side of deconversion, or if you’re trying desperately to understand a loved one who is losing their faith—this book is for you. Edited by philosophy of religion scholar, Sarah Bacaller, with a foreword by Bart Campolo (the first humanist chaplain at the University of Southern California), this book offers gripping insights into the deepest aspects of the deconversion journey. It will encourage anyone who is looking for the courage to question what they believe, or who is growing beyond previous versions of themselves.While Christian apologists do their best to warn us about the sinful perils of the slippery slope, this book answers the question, “What do ‘apostates’ themselves have to say?” It explores why people leave behind a faith that has shaped every aspect of their life and identity. Furthermore, these stories show that having the courage to ask tough questions, to confess cognitive dissonance, and to commit to the pursuit of authenticity is not a sure-fire road to hell, but instead can lead to newfound liberty and hope.In this book, you’ll hear from:Twenty-one people from all walks of life who have found the courage to question their faith: dairy farmers, surgeons and servicemen, ministers (and minister’s wives), stay-at-home Moms, business owners and moreWomen who have refused to accept theological justifications for their oppressionFanatical Young Earth Creationists who have transformed into science-loving atheistsChildren of missionaries who have deconstructed their faith and the colonialist impetusIndividuals who have navigated the challenging relational terrain of deconversion within a Christian marriageEach contributor shares their emotional, intellectual and relational journey out of Christian faith. If you’re looking for candid discussions of controversial issues such as young earth creationism, politics, the role of women in the church, heaven/hell and more … look no further.Don’t fear the apostate … walk alongside them. Listen to them. Buy Apostate: Stories of Deconversion as a companion to your journey today!Contributors include: Suzanne Adams, Steph Moser Smith, Matt Oxley, Matthew Taylor, Rose Abernathey, Raymond Cho, Ursula Schneider, Seth Moore, Gretchen Spencer, Tim Blondin, Kay Waters, Tim Matter, Jo Lloyd Johnson, Raymond Gilford, Tim Hatcher, Finnegan O'Dell, Liz Teo, Phil Quagliariello, Ronel Baker, Ed Morris, and S.D. Hopkins. Read more

Explore the Bible in a Fun, Interactive Way with the Ultimate Bible Trivia Game Book!Looking for a creative and meaningful way to deepen your knowledge of scripture? Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just beginning your faith journey, our Bible Trivia Book for Adults and Teens is the perfect companion for Bible study at home, church groups, or family game night.This engaging Bible trivia game offers an exciting and accessible format for readers of all levels. It's ideal for Christian families, Bible study groups, and anyone seeking fun religious games for adults and kids alike.🌟 Key Features:📘 Multiple Choice Questions – Enjoy hundreds of well-structured questions with answers from a) to d). A great way to learn the Bible easily and effectively.📖 Rich Biblical Themes – From “Kings and Prophets” to “Women of the Bible,” this book covers a wide range of topics for Bible study for adults and kids alike.👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fun – These Bible games for kids and adults are perfect for making family Bible time exciting, educational, and spiritually rewarding.🧠 Great for All Knowledge Levels – Whether you’re looking for Bible study for beginners or want to test your existing knowledge, this book offers something for everyone.📚 Dual Purpose – More than just trivia, this book doubles as a Bible study guide for adults and a fun way to retain scripture through interactive learning.✅ Benefits:✔️ Strengthen Biblical Knowledge – Perfect for those searching for a learning Bible for adults, Bible for teens, or Bible study for women, this trivia book reinforces scripture in a memorable way.✔️ Interactive Faith Learning – These Bible learning games make studying the Bible more engaging and less intimidating.✔️ Encourages Family Bonding – Turn scripture reading into a shared activity during family devotionals or group Bible study.✔️ Great for Teens and Adults – Relevant, thoughtful questions tailored to appeal across age groups—ideal for Christian youth groups and adult study circles.✔️ Fun and Lighthearted – Discover that the Bible is funny, entertaining, and enlightening when approached through interactive games.✔️ Perfect Gift Idea – Whether you're shopping for gifts for seniors, Christian gifts for women over 80, gifts for mothers, faith-based gifts for teens, or Bible trivia lovers, this book fits every occasion.✨ Start Your Journey of Faith-Filled Fun Today!Whether you use it as part of your daily devotion, during group Bible study for adults, or as a bonding activity with your children, this Bible trivia game brings scripture to life in a fun and accessible way.👉 Click “BUY NOW” and make Bible study the highlight of your day! ✝️ Read more

In "Show Me the Evidence," Barbara Calloway unveils the transformative power of God at work within the Church and in the lives of individual believers. With poignant insight and heartfelt conviction, she delves into the depths of Scripture to reveal the dynamic presence of God's power, urging readers to awaken to their divine inheritance and embrace the fullness of their identity in Christ.Through stirring anecdotes and powerful testimonies, she paints a compelling portrait of a Church empowered by the Holy Spirit—a Church that boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel, demonstrates the love of Christ, and displays the evidence of His miraculous power."Show Me the Evidence" is more than a book; it is a clarion call to action—a call to reclaim the true essence of the Church and to boldly step into the destiny God has ordained for His people. With wisdom and grace, Barbara Calloway invites readers on a journey of discovery and empowerment, igniting a flame of revival that will set hearts ablaze and to show forth the evidence of His power in the earth and in us. Read more

Them is an eye-opening, outrageously funny exploration of extremism, which makes both author and reader think twice about the looking-glass world of 'us' and 'them' . . .A Sunday Times bestseller and the book that launched Jon Ronson's inimitable career.My worryingly paradoxical thought process could be summarized thus: Thank God I don't believe in the secret rulers of the world. Imagine what the secret rulers of the world might do to me if I did.What if a tiny, shadow elite rule the world from a secret room? In Them Jon Ronson sets out to find this room, with the help of the extremists – Islamic fundamentalists, neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klansmen – that believe in it. Along the way, he is chased by men in dark glasses, unmasked as a Jew in the middle of a Jihad training camp, and witnesses international CEOs and politicians participate in a bizarre pagan ritual in the forests of northern California.'This book is chilling and hilarious by turns.' - Independent'A funny and compulsively readable picaresque adventure through a paranoid shadow world.' - Louis Theroux, Guardian Read more

Winner of the John Whitmer Historical Association’s Smith-Pettit Best Book Award! Under the subject of alternative lifestyles, the issue of polygamous relationships falls squarely in the middle of the debate. Polygamous marriages are a common practice in many other countries, but the United States has vehemently opposed such unions and will no doubt find itself disputing its position on them again in the near future. As with the same-sex marriage issue, a firestorm of controversy surrounds the question since the right to participate in a polygamous union is very much tied to the right to live out one’s preferences, religious or not. Detailed accounts of sexual abuse and child brides are frequently leaked from the various polygamous societies, notwithstanding their extreme efforts to remain under the radar of law enforcement and the press. A by-product of these mysterious societies is that public interest is vitalized by their continuous efforts to gain independence from traditionalist culture. This fascinating study seeks to trace the historical tapestry that is early Mormon polygamy, details the official discontinuation of the practice by the Church, and, for the first time, describes the many zeal-driven organizations that arose in the wake of that decision. Among the polygamous groups discussed are the LeBaronites, whose “blood atonement” killings sent fear throughout Mormon communities in the late seventies and the eighties; the FLDS Church, which made news recently over its construction of a compound and temple in Texas and Warren Jeffs' arrest and conviction; and the Allred and Kingston groups, two major factions with substantial membership statistics both in and out of the United States. All these fascinating histories, along with those of the smaller independent groups, are examined and explained in a way that all can appreciate. Read more

THE LSV IS FINALLY HERE: A BRAND NEW, LITERAL, EASY-TO-READ TRANSLATION OF THE COMPLETE HOLY BIBLE—BOTH OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS.This is the large print format of the groundbreaking Literal Standard Version (LSV), offered as a premium, research-sized A4 paperback with elegant 12.5-point serif, handsome matte finish, and thick, high-contrast white pages for easy reading and minimal bleed-through. It includes chapter and verse numbering, as well as book headers and page numbers for easy navigation. The LSV is published by Covenant Press, the publishing arm of the Covenant Christian Coalition.A modern, literal, word-for-word (formal equivalence) English translation of the Holy Scriptures utilizing English word rearrangement when necessitated for readability. The LSV is the most literal translation of The Holy Bible, with significant improvement over previous literal translations, including Robert Young’s excellent Young’s Literal Translation.Preservation of verb tenses wherever possible.Utilization of the transliterated Tetragrammaton in the Old Testament. All uppercase LORD is used in the New Testament when a reference to YHWH is likely.Removal of many Hebrew and Greek transliterations; remember, transliterations are generally not translations.Unlike most translations, justified typographic alignment consistent with the style of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek biblical autographs. The ancient caesura mark is used for easy readability of poetic literature such as the Psalms.Inclusion of the verses found in older English translations such as the King James Version (KJV) that are not found in many modern translations; and inclusion of the alternative LXX Genesis chronology set next to the MT. These are contained within bolded double brackets for distinction.Capitalized pronouns and other nounal forms when referring to God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit. References to the Messenger of the LORD are also capitalized when the subject appears to be a clear reference to God or the Messiah (as found in translations such as the NKJV).The goal of any good translation is to produce a readable text that preserves the original autographic meaning and comes as close as possible to translating, word-for-word, manuscripts that accurately represent the original writings. It’s with this goal in mind that the Literal Standard Version (LSV) was written—a modern, yet literal English translation based upon the most prolific texts: the Masoretic Text (MT) for the Old Testament and the Textus Receptus (TR) and Majority Text (M) for the New. However, in certain, specific instances other manuscript versions and text-types are used where the evidence seems incontrovertible (e.g., the LXX and DSS in the Hebrew and Aramaic; the Alexandrian in the Greek).ANOTHER TRANSLATION, WHY?There have been a slew of new English translations in the past half-century, which may cause some to wonder why the need for another. The translators agree with the premise that different translations can serve different demographics and different reading levels to maximize exposure to God’s word. In this sense, the LSV is not a competitor to other excellent translations, but is complimentary. As the most literal modern English translation, the LSV is an excellent resource for deep and thoughtful Bible study and research, essentially an interlinear in terms of word-for-word translation, but arranged with English sentence structure. Read more

Watchman Nee experienced such a close intimacy with the Lord that many remarkable insights into triumphant Christian living were revealed to him by the Holy Spirit. Now these truths are available to you so that you can have the same kind of vibrant relationship with God. This collection of Watchman Nee's time-tested words of wisdom will inspire you to... Enjoy all that is yours in ChristKnow for sure that you are savedOvercome adversity and Satan's powerReceive guidance from the Holy SpiritFind daily strength for daily needsSee the truths of the Bible come aliveHave faith that moves mountains You will be set free from all sin and bondage as you discover not only that Christ is your salvation, but also that He is your sanctification. In fact, Christ will be to you all that you need--your victory, your power, your life. God will pour out His blessings to you in Christ. You can receive His powerful provision today! Read more

The early twenty-first century has been defined by a rise in Islamist radicalisation and a concurrent rise in far right extremism. This book explores the interaction between the 'new' far right and Islamist extremists and considers the consequences for the global terror threat. Julia Ebner argues that far right and Islamist extremist narratives - 'The West is at war with Islam' and 'Muslims are at war with the West' - complement each other perfectly, making the two extremes rhetorical allies and building a spiralling torrent of hatred - 'The Rage'. By looking at extremist movements both online and offline, she shows how far right and Islamist extremists have succeeded in penetrating each other's echo chambers as a result of their mutually useful messages. Based on first-hand interviews, this book introduces readers to the world of reciprocal radicalisation and the hotbeds of extremism that have developed - with potentially disastrous consequences - in the UK, Europe and the US. Read more

In 2009, the Good News Club came to the public elementary school where journalist Katherine Stewart sent her children. The Club, which is sponsored by the Child Evangelism Fellowship, bills itself as an after-school program of Bible study." But Stewart soon discovered that the Club's real mission is to convert children to fundamentalist Christianity and encourage them to proselytize to their unchurched" peers, all the while promoting the natural but false impression among the children that its activities are endorsed by the school. Astonished to discover that the U.S. Supreme Court has deemed this,and other forms of religious activity in public schools,legal, Stewart set off on an investigative journey to dozens of cities and towns across the nation to document the impact. In this book she demonstrates that there is more religion in America's public schools today than there has been for the past 100 years. The movement driving this agenda is stealthy. It is aggressive. It has our children in its sights. And its ultimate aim is to destroy the system of public education as we know it. Read more

Soak in the Word as you color!Coloring bible verses is an easy way to 'meditate day and night' on the word of God.This inspirational coloring book features uplifting quotes and scripture verses for Christian women who love to color.Features include:a Bible verse on each pagelarge pages, 8.5" x 11"diverse styles, from simple to complexsingle-sided pages to reduce bleed through29 designs by 6 different artistsColoring can help you relax and reduce stress. Meditate on each Bible verse as you color. Makes the perfect encouraging gift for the coloring enthusiast, or a great gift to yourself.Order your copy now and get coloring! Read more

It wasn’t until Libby Phelps was an adult, a twenty-five year old, that she escaped the Westboro Baptist Church. She is the granddaughter of its founder, Fred Phelps, and when she left, the church and its values were all she’d known. She didn’t tell her family she was leaving. It happened in just a few minutes; she ran into her house, grabbed a bag, and fled. No goodbyes.Based in Topeka, Kansas, the Westboro Baptist Church community is one the country’s most notorious evangelical groups. Its members are known for their boisterous picketing—their zealous members with anti-military, anti-Semitic, and anti-gay signs—“Thank God for Dead Soldiers,” “God Hates Jews,” or “Thank God for 9/11”—and their notorious catchphrase “God hates fags.” Search for them online and you’re directed to their website, www.godhatesfags.com.The church makes headlines in news across the country. You’ve driven past its picketers or seen them on TV. It has seventy members and ninety percent of them are part of Libby’s family. They picket concerts, football games, other churches, and, most notoriously, the funerals of servicemen and victims of hate crimes. For its members, to question its rules is to risk going to hell—where worms eat at your body and fire shoots out of your eyeballs.In Girl on a Wire, Libby is candid about her experience and what’s happened since her escape. On Anderson Cooper Live, she was confronted by the mother of a soldier whose funeral had been picketed, and had to respond. Despite it all, she cares for her family. Her grandfather’s sermons were fear mongering, but she loves him. This unusual memoir presents a rare, inside look into a notorious cult, and is an astonishing story of strength, bravery, and determination. Read more