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A Stolen Life: A Memoir

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Jaycee Dugard

7 Hours 30 Minutes

Simon & Schuster Audio

July 2011

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An instant #1 New York Times bestseller—Jaycee Dugard’s raw and powerful memoir, her own story of being kidnapped in 1991 and held captive for more than eighteen years.

In the summer of June of 1991, I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother that 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 don’t think of myself as a victim, I simply survived an intolerable situation. A Stolen Life is my story—in my own words, in my own way, exactly as I remember it.

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  • Nera S.

    Not like any autobiography you've ever read. Your gut reaction may be to victim blame, but I implore you to try and rise above to see life through the author's eyes. Incredibly touching, extremely personal, and wonderfully written.

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  • Mary Kozlowski

    Her sweetness and self insight is amazing! After listening to her story, in her own words, I feel like I know her. A remarkable person!

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  • Anonymous

    So sad poor girl

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  • Papae Wymore

    This was a heartbreaking read. Jaycee did a wonderful job narrating her story.

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  • Bron

    Well done Jaycee on a wonderful book - I take my hat off to you for reliving your horrendous ordeal and still remain so positive.

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  • Saavik B.

    unique way of writing! love the Jaycee is also that narrator. Happy her story had a happy-ish ending.

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  • Shannon S.

    Jaycee is an incredibly strong and inspiring person. This is a powerful, raw and authentic read. It felt so personable listening to Jaycee narrate this. At the same time, I cannot imagine how hard that must have been and she does a wonderful job.

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  • Mp77

    Im not sure how to review a book that is clearly a personal replay of a tramatic incident that lasted 19yrs. Interesting insight to what a person held captive might go through. Im glad some of her healing process was included. I can imagine her turmoil with the press and what meanies they could turn into. I enjoy books read by their aithor, there\'s something more real about them. Interedtingly, i kept thinking, \"wow, she\'s 30 and still had the little voice of an 11 yr old.\" A reminder of how much growing up was stolen from her. I hope she finds her way in the world, and that people find it possible to not intrude while her kids grow up.

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  • Scott F.

    Such an experience! Ms. Dugard read with such poise and clarity, it is hard to imagine that she was only in 5th grade when her education was cut short. It is my sincere hope that she will continue to rise above this experience and will continue advocating for those recovered from similar fates. I highly recommend this read!

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  • Silke K.

    I would not have been able to read this book because of the tears that clouded my vision. Jaycee - my wish for you is so many things, but above all, the ability to enjoy your freedom every minute of every day. Thank you for taking me on the incredible journey with you, of course I was on the outside looking in, but it felt as if I was right there. Please give you girls a big hug from me. I am a stranger to them, but you and your daughters are not strangers to me. You did an excellent job narrating your story. Well done, Warrior Woman.

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