The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir

An instant New York Times bestseller

“A haunting, harrowing testament to survival." — People Magazine

“An addictive chronicle of a polygamist community.” — New York Magazine

“Unforgettable” — Entertainment Weekly

The thirty-ninth of her father’s forty-two children, Ruth Wariner grew up in polygamist family on a farm in rural Mexico. In The Sound of Gravel, she offers an unforgettable portrait of the violence that threatened her community, her family’s fierce sense of loyalty, and her own unshakeable belief in the possibility of a better life. An intimate, gripping tale of triumph and courage, The Sound of Gravel is a heart-stopping true story.