Elizabeth Ridley

About The Author

Elizabeth Ridley is the author of five novels, most recently Searching for Celia, and coauthor of four memoirs, including Waging the War Within, Incredibull Stella, and Saving Sadie. A two-time writing fellowship recipient, she has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in creative writing from The University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, where she studied under former British Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion.

Books by Elizabeth Ridley

The Dirt Beneath Our Door

My Journey to Freedom after Escaping a Polygamous Mormon Cult

By Pamela Jones
With Elizabeth Ridley
“Jones’ remarkable story is impossible to put down." —Booklist

"Shocking, sad and hopeful." —The Minneapolis Star Tribune

“This gripping story of survival, resilience, and hope is one I will not soon forget.” —Ruth Wariner, New York Times Bes...
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