Source: gosanangelo.com

Several people waiting in line at Carolyn Jessop’s book-signing described her story the same way: brave.

At least 130 people turned out at Hastings in San Angelo to see Jessop, author of “Escape,” and share a word or two with her.

The book is her memoir of life in a polygamist “marriage” in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and how she broke away with her eight children.

Jessop’s former husband, Merril Jessop, was the leader of the FLDS group at the Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado that authorities raided in April. More than 400 children were temporarily taken into state custody.

“I think there’s quite a bit of interest here,” Carolyn Jessop said recently.

Willie Jessop, a sect elder who is a spokesman for the FLDS, said Tuesday that he has not read Carolyn Jessop’s book. He said more families continue to return to the YFZ Ranch to resume their way of life, and he is grateful for that.

Of the book-signing, Willie Jessop said, “I’m disappointed she would exploit such a tragic situation and use it for her own personal gain.” He was referring to the state raid on the sect’s ranch.

At the book signing, Callie Albus of San Angelo said she kept up with the news during the YFZ raid, but that Carolyn Jessop’s book gives details about the FLDS that weren’t on the news.

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