A review by erica_reads_things
Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland by Amanda Berry

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

What an absolutely incredible read and account of the perseverance, hope, and strength of these two (/three) young women. I really love hearing these stories from the survivors perspective - their voices are so strong. I loved the layout and pacing of listening to this book as well. It was very easy to follow. Very well done.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Torture, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Grief, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Stalking

Moderate: Blood, Body shaming, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Abortion, Death of parent, Self harm, and Misogyny

Minor: Animal death, Drug use, and Racism