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This is a true story of the violence that Debra Puglisi Sharp lived through, in her own words. This first-hand account is terrifying and sad. Ms. Sharp recounts the horrific details of being kidnapped, raped, and held hostage inside the home of her husband’s murderer. She finally tells her story, uncensored and real. I can’t help but think of the multitude of other victims of violence whose stories never get told.
The book is kind of divided up in three parts: First is her experience of the crime. Everything, in great detail, that happened that one quiet, seemingly ordinary day in April. Next, Ms. Sharp tells about her experience after she was rescued. Her shock, despair, anger and all the emotions she feels as she copes with the fact that her husband was murdered. Last is the trial. Ms. Sharp must again see face-to-face her attacker/rapist/kidnapper/husband’s murderer and hope that justice is served.
I gave this book 3 stars. In my opinion, this is the kind of book that would appeal to certain readers. The author is incredibly honest throughout her story. Ms. Sharp is an inspiration and I appreciated that she went in depth about the healing process, as she experiences it. This book serves as a helpful tool for those suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and she does go into detail about the disorder: what it is, what it feels like, how to deal with it. PTSD is a serious condition, not to be taken lightly and can affect anyone who has experienced any kind of trauma. I think there are a lot of good things that can come from her telling her story. Other victims of violence would find helpful insights from her experience and even those who haven’t been a victim of violence will find inspiration in her story. I would also recommend it to those who know someone who’s been a victim because, through Ms. Sharp’s story, they can better understand what kind of support they need. Survivors need to tell their story; victims of abuse, rape, witnesses to crime, or whatever they have experienced, they need to seek support through professional help and just opening up to family and friends and tell their story.
It’s one woman’s real experience with horrific violence, her struggle to reclaim her life and strengthen her family, her experiences with grief and PTSD. It is truly a survival story; powerful, emotional, and raw.
*This account of violence is graphic.
The book is kind of divided up in three parts: First is her experience of the crime. Everything, in great detail, that happened that one quiet, seemingly ordinary day in April. Next, Ms. Sharp tells about her experience after she was rescued. Her shock, despair, anger and all the emotions she feels as she copes with the fact that her husband was murdered. Last is the trial. Ms. Sharp must again see face-to-face her attacker/rapist/kidnapper/husband’s murderer and hope that justice is served.
I gave this book 3 stars. In my opinion, this is the kind of book that would appeal to certain readers. The author is incredibly honest throughout her story. Ms. Sharp is an inspiration and I appreciated that she went in depth about the healing process, as she experiences it. This book serves as a helpful tool for those suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and she does go into detail about the disorder: what it is, what it feels like, how to deal with it. PTSD is a serious condition, not to be taken lightly and can affect anyone who has experienced any kind of trauma. I think there are a lot of good things that can come from her telling her story. Other victims of violence would find helpful insights from her experience and even those who haven’t been a victim of violence will find inspiration in her story. I would also recommend it to those who know someone who’s been a victim because, through Ms. Sharp’s story, they can better understand what kind of support they need. Survivors need to tell their story; victims of abuse, rape, witnesses to crime, or whatever they have experienced, they need to seek support through professional help and just opening up to family and friends and tell their story.
It’s one woman’s real experience with horrific violence, her struggle to reclaim her life and strengthen her family, her experiences with grief and PTSD. It is truly a survival story; powerful, emotional, and raw.
*This account of violence is graphic.
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