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(From back cover) "At fifteen she became his sixth wife...and the infamous Ervil LeBaron became her brother-in-law."

"Where was the excitement I had anticipated as the wife of a leader? Babies, hard work, and poverty were the lot of a polygamist's wife. Our colonies consisted of run-down homes filled with lonely women and children, waiting for the scattered moments when our husbands could find time for a hurried visit home. Yet the times Verlan was home were the most frustrating of all. Knowing he was close yet sleeping in another wife's bed was pure torture. The irony of it was that when he was with me, I felt sorry for the others."

A truly amazing story of heartache and triumph! Courageous and eloquent, Susan shares her life in, and escape from a destructive polygamous cult. A spiritually motivating account about the affairs of a young heart, coming of age, and tough choices. I laughed, cried, and was awestruck; but most of all, inspired. The reader will be left wanting more ...

—S.J. Lauritsen, Independent bookstore owner

Every man-young or old, married or single-should read this book. Susan will lead you deep into the inner sanctum of a woman's perspective on love, on life and on happiness. You'll gain an instant and newfound respect for the women in your life-your wife, your mother, your grandmother ... A riveting story. I couldn't put it down.

—Daryl Hunt, Instructor, Computer Graphic Design

"His Favorite Wife penetrates more deeply into the mysteries of polygamy and family life than any previous autobiography. And what a family it was! Perhaps the most unconventional and literally breathtaking story you'll ever read, Susan Ray Schmidt warms you with her personality as you are pulled deeply into a relationship as unusual as it is inspiring. This page turner bears the hallmarks of a true classic.

—Cliff Johnson, Author: Wrong Side of the River