Mormonism, the Matrix, and Me

Tracy Tennant's compelling and inspirational account of raising and homeschooling ten children as a devout Mormon mother; providing insight into Mormon lifestyle, practices, and beliefs. Tracy's life as a Latter-day Saint was rich with humor and drama as she strived to live worthily as a temple-attending woman preparing her family for life in the future Celestial Kingdom. After discovering solid historical evidence against Joseph Smith and the teachings of the Mormon Church, she faced heartbreaking rejection from many of her Mormon friends and loved ones. While her account details her journey out of Mormonism into Biblical-based faith, she acknowledges and credits the Mormon people who made a positive impact on her life. The book is an intense walk through Tracy's life as she enters and exits a world known as Mormonism, while eloquently comparing her experiences to the blockbuster movie, "The Matrix." Her story will cause many to open their eyes to the world around them.

Tracy Tennant's compelling and inspirational account of raising and homeschooling ten children as a devout Mormon mother. Her story provides insight into Mormon lifestyle, practices, and beliefs. Her life as a Latter-day Saint was rich with humor and drama, as well as the mundane aspects of trying to live worthily as a temple-attending woman preparing her family for life in the future Celestial Kingdom. After discovering solid historical evidence disproving Joseph Smith and the teachings of the Mormon Church, Tracy faced heartbreaking rejection from many of her Mormon friends and loved ones. While her account details her journey out of Mormonism into Biblical-based faith, she acknowledges and credits the Mormon people who made a positive impact on her life. Mormonism, The Matrix & Me is a book that is an intense walk through Tracy's life as she enters and exits a world known as Mormonism, while eloquently comparing her story to the blockbuster movie, "The Matrix." Her story will cause many to open their eyes to the world around them.

Tracy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Associate of General Studies with focus on early childhood education; and Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother of ten children. While an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 26 years, Tracy held many teaching and leadership positions in the Nursery, Children's Primary, Cub Scouts, and Relief Society, among other callings. She was a frequent vocalist and speaker at special youth and adult firesides. Tracy was serving as Relief Society President when she left the LDS Church in November of 2000. She currently writes, blogs, and speaks on motherhood, family, and health, as well as shares her experience and knowledge of Mormonism.