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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
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I was so impressed with Natascha. I felt that she told the story of her abduction, her escape, and her re-entry into society, with great care, and skill. I totally support her choice to not reveal everything that took place during those years. To me, her refusal typifies the strength of character that she most certainly possesses.
I also agree with her opinion of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'. Natascha wrote, "If I wanted to survive in this new world, I had to cooperate with him. For somebody who has never been in such an extreme situation of oppression, this may be difficult to comprehend. But today I am proud of the fact that I was able to take this step towards the person who had robbed me of everything. Because that step saved my life even though I had to dedicate more and more energy to maintaining this 'positive approach' to the kidnapper." As she says, it is often used as a glib label, turning "…victims into victims a second time, by taking from them the power to interpret their own story - and by turning the most significant experiences from their story into the product of a syndrome. The term places the very behaviour that contributes significantly to the victim's survival that much closer to being objectionable." "Getting closer to the kidnapper is not an illness. Creating a cocoon of normality within the framework of a crime is not a syndrome. Just the opposite. It is a survival strategy in a situation with no escape - and much more true to reality than the sweeping categorization of criminals as bloodthirsty beasts and of victims as helpless lambs that society refuses to look beyond."
4 Stars = It touched my heart, and/or gave me much food for thought.
I also agree with her opinion of the 'Stockholm Syndrome'. Natascha wrote, "If I wanted to survive in this new world, I had to cooperate with him. For somebody who has never been in such an extreme situation of oppression, this may be difficult to comprehend. But today I am proud of the fact that I was able to take this step towards the person who had robbed me of everything. Because that step saved my life even though I had to dedicate more and more energy to maintaining this 'positive approach' to the kidnapper." As she says, it is often used as a glib label, turning "…victims into victims a second time, by taking from them the power to interpret their own story - and by turning the most significant experiences from their story into the product of a syndrome. The term places the very behaviour that contributes significantly to the victim's survival that much closer to being objectionable." "Getting closer to the kidnapper is not an illness. Creating a cocoon of normality within the framework of a crime is not a syndrome. Just the opposite. It is a survival strategy in a situation with no escape - and much more true to reality than the sweeping categorization of criminals as bloodthirsty beasts and of victims as helpless lambs that society refuses to look beyond."
4 Stars = It touched my heart, and/or gave me much food for thought.
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Amazing story and strength, it was an interesting view from her perspective, how she felt, what gave her the power to survive and re-build her life. Natascha, you are a true hero!
Natascha Kampusch’s autobiography 3,096 Days retells her account of being abducted on 2nd March 1998 and how she survived this harrowing experience until she escaped on 23rd August 2006. It is incredible that Natascha has been brave enough to share her story, as she has been subjected to cruel treatment from the media and public following her release. The power to tell your own story, unedited by the media, is a luxury and I hope Natascha gained some reassurance from sharing what she wants with the public. Natascha has decided to withdraw any description of the sexual abuse she faced, which is rightly her choice to as the rest of her life has been picked apart. It is understandable that she would want to keep this terrible horror private. To share her story only four years prior to her escape is incredible that she is willing to discuss it at all. Her opinions surrounding the term ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ has caused some controversy, as she doesn’t believe that she is suffering from what this defines a captor/victim relationship is in comparison to what she shared with Priklopil. I do believe that she should have the power to define her trauma however she feels most fitting, and it is more than understandable that she feels that the people who has tried to define her relationship in this term makes "victims into victims a second time, by taking from them the power to interpret their own story”.
Her imprisonment is an unimaginable nightmare, confined in a fire square metre room beneath Wolfgang Priklopil’s home, she is subjected to starvation, horrific beatings, mental and physical abuse and more for over eight years. It is a true testament to the human spirit that she managed to survive the constant torture she was exposed to. I cannot begin to fathom how she has retained her spirit and a sense of self throughout it all, the trauma must be immense.
I watched the Netflix film version of her story a few years ago, and now I can appreciate how similar it is to her account. If you have read this biography I would recommend watching the documentary version too, although it is just as hard to stomach. Tony Paterson’s film review from the Independent shares a good evaluation of the film, believing that “thankfully it is not over dramatized, being very factual and not layering the scenes with chilling music, but you do feel that what plays out is Kampusch exorcising her demons”. A story well worth reading/watching, to explore the darkest side of human nature.
Her imprisonment is an unimaginable nightmare, confined in a fire square metre room beneath Wolfgang Priklopil’s home, she is subjected to starvation, horrific beatings, mental and physical abuse and more for over eight years. It is a true testament to the human spirit that she managed to survive the constant torture she was exposed to. I cannot begin to fathom how she has retained her spirit and a sense of self throughout it all, the trauma must be immense.
I watched the Netflix film version of her story a few years ago, and now I can appreciate how similar it is to her account. If you have read this biography I would recommend watching the documentary version too, although it is just as hard to stomach. Tony Paterson’s film review from the Independent shares a good evaluation of the film, believing that “thankfully it is not over dramatized, being very factual and not layering the scenes with chilling music, but you do feel that what plays out is Kampusch exorcising her demons”. A story well worth reading/watching, to explore the darkest side of human nature.
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