The Polygamist's Daughter

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Humans express a sense of identity through verbal and nonverbal means, including language, social status and clothing. Although some identities have biological origins, it's also deeply rooted in learned behavior. People living in tribes or cults often learn the specific clothing styles and normal behaviors that are acceptable and normalize them as they get older. Identity exists in many forms, and ranges from small traits to powerful behaviors. Posture, hair style and type of clothing classify as forms of identity to help people develop an attachment to like-minded individuals. In The Polygamist's Daughter by Anna LeBaron and Leslie Wilson, the story is based around a girl named Anna who grows up in a broken polygamous family setting. Her