1 / 2A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy
A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy is Tia Levings’ memoir of life in the Quiverfull movement and her decision to leave with her children. The listing describes a personal account of religious patriarchy, abuse, isolation and escape. Its subject matter is harrowing, so it may be a demanding read.
At a glance
- Memoir by Tia Levings about her experience in the Quiverfull movement and Christian patriarchy.
- The listing describes a story of resisting an abusive, isolating environment and leaving with her children.
- Published by St Martin's Press in English, with a listed print length of 304 pages.
Reference price: $52.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a first-person account of religious patriarchy, abuse and escape.
- The listing frames the memoir around both the author's experience and her effort to protect her children.
Cons
- The described experiences of abuse and escape may make the subject matter emotionally difficult.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | St Martin's Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 31 December 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1250288282 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250288288 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.64 x 2.54 x 24.26 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking personal memoirs about religious patriarchy, religious abuse or leaving a high-control community.
- Readers interested in accounts of family life, resistance and escape from fundamentalist movements.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for light or purely fictional reading.
- Readers who prefer to avoid detailed, potentially harrowing subject matter involving abuse and religious control.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the memoir as an important, resonant read and praises its storytelling, emotional depth, writing and treatment of religious abuse. This aligns with the listing’s account of a personal story about life in Christian patriarchy and escape, but the subject matter may be intense for some readers. Aggregate ratings are mostly five- and four-star, with a smaller share of lower ratings. Ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the storytelling and emotional depth.
- Feedback highlights the treatment of religious abuse and the story’s relevance and relatability.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Well-Trained Wife about?
The listing presents Tia Levings’ memoir of joining the Quiverfull movement as a young wife, experiencing Christian patriarchy and abuse, and eventually fleeing with her children.
Who may find this memoir useful?
It may interest readers seeking a first-person account of religious patriarchy, abuse and leaving a fundamentalist community. The subject matter is described as harrowing.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 304 pages.
