Book Reviews

Two Tickets to Paradise is a heart-rending tale of childhood survival. Katie Love tells the story of escaping the cult she was raised in with gritty determination, honesty and a good deal of levity despite her tragic circumstance. In the end, it's comedy that pulls her through, gives her direction and saves her life.

This was so empowering! Thank you for being an open book and sharing your thought process of desires and pain of your past. I was cracking up on some of the scenarios. I hope more women read this and feel inspired to live their calling and gifts. It is important to embrace your talents and laugh along the way. Comedy is so healing and that is why I was drawn to your book. Five stars baby!

Katie Love's book, Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy, was incredibly compelling, as she is a brilliant storyteller, painting such descriptive pictures with incredible characters throughout her journey. I felt like a voyeur as she drew me deeply into every crevice of her young life, where she seamlessly balanced heart wrenching detail with humor.

Couldn't put the book down. Read it in one sitting.

A story of struggle, survival and strength... It's an amazing story and a wonderful read. Run don't walk to your nearest bookstore...

I was captivated from the opening chapter... The author brings the story to life in a personal, oft times heartbreaking manor. Her perseverance to escape it all is an inspiration to all that have been emotionally and physically abused. A great read that will leave you reflecting on the story long after the book is done.

An incredible story from an incredible writer. I laughed and cried and marveled at the resilience of this woman. I always knew we were stronger together, but never imagined how transformative the power of laughter could be. Thank you Katie!

Thank you for sharing your story Katie, it makes the rest of us know we aren't alone.

...but to actually HEAR her tell that story, brings you into her fight and struggle. It makes you angry, and makes you question the motives of the people who are behind it all.

There are lots of memoirs written about growing up female in a cult. Katie Love captures the unique experience of growing up Jehovah’s Witness through vernacular and language often only used among the JWs. Love’s memoir is so affirming and empowering to this former Jehovah’s Witness. She captures the experience of growing up female in this cult perfectly. She wrote my story.

A book that made me feel every emotion (in a good way). I continued to think about parts of the story after reading it & want to read it again. A light hearted perspective on some heavy subjects. The authors tone felt really relatable. The kind of book you wanna talk about with your friends after reading. A perfect Book Club discussion book...

This book was almost impossible for me to put down. It was funny, tragic, authentic - the full gamut of emotions. The author had an amazing knack for making you feel as though you were a part of her tale...

In this memoir, Love effectively explores how the traumas of her youth and upbringing gave rise to her decision to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. She’s a talented storyteller, breaking her life into vignettes that highlight the humor, tragedy, and absurdity of her childhood…Love doesn’t hide her emotions, however, offering readers a narrative voice that will keep readers engaged and sympathetic…

This writer doesn’t hold back, and her life has had enough trauma and drama that, well, when she is not holding back, you better stand back. There is so much realism here. I’d need a spoiler alert if I were to begin to cite the instances. Miss Love grabs your attention and just never lets go, and you end up thanking her for it. Fortunately, the humor lightens the mix and provides the balance you need.