October 3, 2007

Irene Spencer

Shattered Dreams:
My LIfe as a Polygamist's Wife:

Stockton Women’s Network is hosting author and speaker Irene Spencer on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Here from Anchorage, Alaska, she will discuss her new book, Shattered Dreams, My Life as a Polygamist's Wife. People Magazine reviewed Ms. Spencer's book in the August 27, 2007 issue and gave the publication four out of four stars!

Irene's escape from the clutches of this aberrant lifestyle is a monumental achievement. Enduring abject poverty, living in isolation, and suffering the neglect of a husband with divided loyalties to 10 wives, created unbearable conditions. Irene mothered 14 of her husband's 58 children. Through all of this, she managed to overcome these impossible odds to seek a life that she believed would be better for her and her children. With the obstacles of multiple children to support, impoverished living conditions, and lack of skills and education to equip her for independence, Irene's story becomes truly compelling and inspirational. In fulfilling her passion as an inspirational speaker, Irene shocks, amazes and motivates her audience. As she travels the country, Irene shares with her audiences how they too can find the strength, encouragement and self-empowerment that will enable them to be the best they can be, no matter the circumstances. Irene interweaves humor throughout her testimony of her former, unconventional lifestyle.