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    • 978-1-5255-8093-2
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  • Keywords
    • Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses,
    • Self-discovery memoir,
    • ex-Jehovah's Witness,
    • Memoir of a Jehovah’s Witness,
    • Escaping an abusive relationship,
    • Leaving a cult,
    • Former Jehovah’s Witness

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Letting Go
Creating an Exceptional Life After Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses
by Brenda Peterson


Born into the contained and exacting world of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Brenda Peterson was shaped by a rigorous doctrine, worldview, and lifestyle that she never questioned—until she found herself trapped in an abusive marriage that shook the very foundations of who she thought she was, what she thought she wanted, and what she had always held on to as Truth. Peterson’s candid and contemplative memoir captures the journey of innocence, angst, struggle, heartbreak, and ultimate revelation that led one woman to leave everything she had ever known to discover a life she had never thought possible. Letting Go is a balm for anyone who has ever felt locked in a relationship, religion, or lifestyle that was toxic to one’s soul—and who craves the courage, self-discovery, and empowerment that can ultimately lead one to freedom, fulfillment, and joy.

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Brenda Peterson was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for thirty-five years before leaving the faith and the organization. She now lives on an acreage in northern Alberta, Canada, with her beloved partner, three children, and a rescue dog and cat.


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Brenda Peterson
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TJ Aneca, Aneca Photography
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