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Elsie (Yoder) McKenney was born in Idaho in a little Mennonite community. When her family moved to northern Michigan, they became entangled in a cult. Her debut novel, Eve's Covering,, is based on that experience. Elsie studied creative writing at Ferris State University where she earned the Excellence in Language and Literature award. She is also a world traveler, artist, and has a penchant for all things purple. She does her best writing at four in the morning by firelight. When she isn’t working on a novel, she can be found hiking through the woods, embroidering, or reading in a quiet nook. Elsie is the mother of two adult children and Mimi of multiple grandchildren. She resides in northern Michigan with her husband and soulmate, David, and their cheeky cavalier spaniel, Mr. Bingley.

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When Following Jesus Means Death

Zodi’s Story follows a young girl’s harrowing journey from her childhood in Ethiopia, marked by poverty and abuse, to her struggle for survival after her family faces illness and loss. Embracing Christianity sets off a conflict with her Muslim mother, forcing Zodi to choose between faith and family, ultimately leading her to run for safety.

Elsie McKenney
Elsie McKenney shares her story of escape from a cult through her book, Eve's Covering
BLOG: A Cult Exposed

My Story. My Hope.

Eve’s Covering is a work from my wounded heart. In the process of writing, however, it healed, allowing me to share my story with you. People warned me to keep my story a secret…as if I should be ashamed of it. But I can’t do that. I’ve worked through the shame, and now I’m sharing my story to help others find the courage to face adversity. God rescuing a child out of the darkness of a cult is a miraculous thing! You see, it was God who protected me in the midst of the fire, walking with me through it, bringing me out on the other side.

Elsie McKenney