Forgotten Faith: Six Years in Mormonism by Matthew Timion

Forgotten Faith: Six Years in Mormonism Reviews

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  Jen Conklin

  This is a great book. I started reading it one morning during a break at work, I had downloaded the free sample from Kindle. I ended up purchasing the book, reading on all my breaks and then after work. I finished the book in 1 day because I could not put it down. You can't help but feel for Matt and the things that he's been through. There are so many parts of his life that you can relate back to your own life. Finding a something (for him a religion) that is supposed to make everything all better and make all your problems go away is something that we all dream of. Following Matt through his journey leaves you wanting him to find the truth but not wanting him to experience any more pain or confusion in his life. You want him to feel that acceptance that he has always longed for (that we all have longed for) but his internal struggle between what is right and wrong, what is truth and what is not keeps you following him down the different paths in his life... Definitely a great read.
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  Tamra

  If you are an ex-Mormon, you might really like this book. If you are not, you won't.
  
  I liked his honest look back on his Mormon experience. He didn't seem like he was sugar coating or hiding, but he wasn't throwing punches either. He was just trying to be real.
  
  His ex-Mormon experience is full of all kinds of rebelliousness that I have not engaged in and don't plan to. But why not read about it? It was an interesting look at some of the seedier things that happen post-Mormonism. He doesn't tell all in a gross or exploitative way, but he doesn't hold back much either.
  
  All in all, I liked it, but I'm a little short on people to recommend it to. My Mormon friends wouldn't like it, my husband would find it terrifying, and I can't even recommend it as a "look, this mirrors my own experience" sort of thing. But it's an engaging, fast-moving read that doesn't make you think too hard. Perfect for a Saturday.
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  Tracy

  A captivating memoir - Being a "holly roller" is not required to enjoy this read.
  
  Desperate to find a place in this world and be part of the "greater good", Matthew finds a Mormon community and he is welcomed with open arms. His blind faith and devotion take him on a life-changing journey that ultimately alters hundreds of lives. When his beliefs waiver we see his quest for “the Truth” know no bounds.
  
  This story has many important life lessons for anyone searching for "the Truth". Matthew tells his story in a dignified and humble manner. You can’t help but admire the hell out of him!
  
  The teaser at the very end will make it impossible to not NEED to read “Leaving Salt Lake City”.
  
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  Riley Taylor

  An excellent book that really captures the issues we exmormons deal with. I found this book after hearing Matthew Timion on the "My Book of Mormon Podcast", where he spoke with the host about some of the issues in the Book of Mormon, as well as the stories that really rang true with him as a member. He takes an amazingly balanced view of his time in Mormonism, willing to point out his flaws in addition to the flaws of the church and its members, while still acknowledging the good that does exist. It's been a great part of my healing after recently leaving Mormonism.
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  Megan

  I received "Forgotten Faith" by Matthew Timion as a Goodreads Giveaway. The scope of the book intrigued me so I thought I would give it a chance. I found Timion's writing style easy to understand though there were a few glaring grammar errors that are bound to happen when someone self-publishes.
  One thing I did appreciate about this memoir is Timion's ability to look back at his past experiences and recognize the good that came from them. He may have decided that the Mormon faith is not something he believes or agrees with but his true maturity and growth is shown as he acknowledges that the experiences he had during those six years of his life were meaningful. I found that the most telling for his character and was glad to read that.
  As stated above, this memoir is easy to read. I didn't find it overly compelling hence the low rating, but it is interesting nonetheless.