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  • A Memoir
  • Written by: Jaycee Dugard
  • Narrated by: Jaycee Dugard
  • Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (132 ratings)

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A Stolen Life

Written by: Jaycee Dugard
Narrated by: Jaycee Dugard
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Publisher's Summary

"In the summer of 1991 I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother who loved me. I was just like you. Until the day my life was stolen. For eighteen years I was a prisoner. I was an object for someone to use and abuse. For eighteen years I was not allowed to speak my own name. I became a mother and was forced to be a sister. For eighteen years I survived an impossible situation. On August 26, 2009, I took my name back. My name is Jaycee Lee Dugard. I dont think of myself as a victim. I survived. A Stolen Life is my story in my own words, in my own way, exactly as I remember it."

©2011 Jaycee Dugard (P)2011 Simon & Schuster Audio

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Eye opening

I have watched the documentary on netflix and read different article online about Jaycee's story but this book is such a different view and so eye opening that I can't properly put into words. I am happy that she had the strength to be able to read this herself it shows the strength she has gotten since this horrible ordeal.

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Wow. Wow. Wow.

Jaycee represents the very best of humanity by rising above and beyond what can be described as a literal living hell with unprecedented grace. I am absolutely inspired by her character. Yes, it is a difficult story to hear but don’t deny yourself the opportunity to learn from Jaycee’s wisdom and tenacious positivity.

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amazing

recommend to anyone. She tells her own d
story many hard parts to listen to.but she deserves to be heard!!!!!

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a story of survival and strength

Some of the detail was really hard to hear but the book helped me through a tough time knowing that she went through all of that and survived to tell the story. xox Jaycee

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Amazing life story

Beyond challenging to hear, this story is captivating and riveting from cover to cover (metaphorically since it's all audio haha). With good rhythm and interesting storytelling, the author's narration was beautifully done. Her strength of character, emotional insight and wisdom shine throughout the entire thing and I find myself feeling familiar and at ease with her spontaneous trains of thought and digressions. Wonderfully done!

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great book

#audibleone this was a very insightful read about what she had to go through. and how she survived. I'd recommend this book to anyone.

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Amazing

Such an incredible read. I highly recommend!! It's so hard to even image that this is real. Jaycee did an amazing job relaying her story to the reader.

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Appreciate the Story

I just couldn't listen to the audio-book, the cadence of the reader and how it is written is difficult. However, I commend the author for sharing such a touching and courageous story. thank you

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A harrowing story of survival

This story was obviously written by Jaycee Dugard and not a ghost writer. It is an incredibly powerful story, raw in detail but simplistic.
Jaycee's narrative had the ability to place me in the small room alongside her that would be her prison for years. This is not an easy read/listen. She doesn't spare the listener with euphemisms.
I cannot imagine the courage and healing she would have had to go through before deciding to delve back into her nightmare for the rest of us to hear. This courageous young woman endured abuse beyond what I could ever imagine. To be able to come out the other side and give us a raw look into the worst years of her life is beyond heroic.

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A gripping account

Listening to Jaycee talk about her experience was gut wrenching. I am 10 years younger than her and could’ve been her daughter which is incredibly sad. I now have my own little girls and listening to Jaycee talk about what she went through, how she got home and seeing her family again brought me to tears countless times. I’m so so happy to hear her story end in a beautiful way. I’ll be listening to her next book. What a strong amazing beautiful person!

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