The lonely polygamist

Book • 2007
The Lonely Polygamist tells the story of Golden Richards, a man with four wives and twenty-eight children, navigating the challenges of polygamy, family dysfunction, and personal identity.

The novel explores themes of loneliness, love, and redemption within a complex family structure.

Through Golden's journey, Brady Udall offers a nuanced portrayal of a polygamous lifestyle, highlighting both its unique challenges and universal family themes.

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