Without giving away too much as a spoiler, this memoir revolves around the kidnapping that captured national headlines some years ago in California. Jaycee was kidnapped at age 11 and the heartbreaking story that follows is stirring up raw emotions in me so much so that I needed to put the book away several times to wipe away tears. This book is so well written and is one of the best memoirs I’ve picked up so far. Although a heartbreaking story, there’s something about the essence of Jaycee’s composure that’s calming my nerves a bit and making me want to finish the book.
I googled the author and found out that there’s a sequel to this book called ‘freedom’. I’ve now put it on my list and looking forward to reading it.
I read it; sped through most of it while my mother was in the hospital. It really is a good read, but incredibly tough at times. It’s heart-breaking, what happens to people who are kept captive for so long, especially children.
Sending you cyber-hugs. I believe the sequel is about all the ‘firsts’ she experienced once she was free, but I haven’t read it.