Disrobing the Dictator
Memoir written by Briell Decker & Camilla Gibson.
Book set to be released in the Fall of 2023.
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Full Name
I'm Briell Decker
I was the 65th wife of polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs. Born and raised in the FLDS church, I became an eye-witness of his abuse of power and took a stand from the inside.
After years of torment, attempts on my life and efforts to leave, I escaped out of a window and ran to safety. With no time to grab shoes, I was dubbed the "Barefoot Wife", by media outlets who didn't know my name.
Acquiring the legal deed to Jeffs' 45-bedroom home, I co-founded the Short Creek Dream Center. Our renovations turned the once menacing compound into a place of refuge for women and children leaving my old community.
Now, I am telling my full story, in my book Disrobing the Dictator.
To receive book updates and pre-order information, put contact information below.
I'm Briell Decker
I was the 65th wife of polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs. Born and raised in the FLDS church, I became an eye-witness of his abuse of power and took a stand from the inside.
After years of torment, attempts on my life and efforts to leave, I escaped out of a window and ran to safety. With no time to grab shoes, I was dubbed the "Barefoot Wife", by media outlets who didn't know my name.
Acquiring the legal deed to Jeffs' 45-bedroom home, I co-founded the Short Creek Dream Center. Our renovations turned the once menacing compound into a place of refuge for women and children leaving my old community.
Now, I am telling my full story, in my book Disrobing the Dictator. To receive book updates and pre-order information, put contact information below.
Mission of the Short Creek Dream Center
The motto of the Dream Center is to find a need and fill it, find a hurt and fix it. The Short Creek Center serves the people of the towns of Colorado City and Hildale. Their main goals include helping those in the community:
- Heal From Trauma-By providing counseling and life skills development and education services (including GED study help, resume and job application classes.)
- Crisis Intervention-Acting as a residential support for those escaping domestic violence, human trafficking or any other environment that would be considered oppressive. Currently, the center houses 200 people.
- Community Outreach- Including the planning and hosting of events and the operation of the Help Center Food Bank, which provides 100,000 pounds of food monthly to over 1,500 people in the Short Creek area.
"I never imagined living a life full of joy, freedom & peace. Now I live that every day."
"I believe the power of dreams can change the world."
May 23, 2022, marked the 10 year anniversary of Briell's escape!
In her Tedx Scottsdale Women Tank, she tells about her life in the FLDS, what led her to leave and the healing journey she has been on since. She talks about what she has done to rewrite her story and the freedom that comes when one is able to dream of the future.
Tedx Scottsdale Women Talk November 2020
Meet Co-author of Disrobing the Dictator
Camilla Gibson
Briell and Camilla met as volunteers for a nonprofit that assists women coming out of human trafficking and domestic violence situations. While stopping for lunch, Briell told Camilla about her own life experiences.
Having always had a passion for true stories, ones that inspire because they show the resilience of the human soul, Camilla was hooked. It wasn't long after, that she asked Briell if she could help write her life story.
For the past couple years, they have immersed themselves in the process. Both, are excited to finally be at this point, anticipating the release of the book this fall!
Disrobing the Dictator Set to be Released Fall of 2023
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