Gina C. (gdcleary) reviewed on 1/22/2012 + 21 more book reviews

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I have to say that this is one of the most disturbing books that I have ever read. I can not believe that human beings could treat another human being like was described in this book. I think that it is horrible that one young girl had to be plucked from her ordinary life to be abused and tortured for eighteen years. I can not believe that the system failed her and her family in such way over the years. Why did no one ever step foot in that back yard?

The book itself is written on a lower level that is evident that Jaycees words come through. There are parts that came straight from her diary. The exerts include drawings and scans of her actual writings. She states that the book were her words and a reminded that she only had the education of an eleven year old girl.

I think that it is amazing that she survived and raised two children in horrible situations. I am surprised that she can forgive I know that she cant forget. I am happy that she is now home with a family that loves her even though she states that they really no longer knew her especially her half sister who was a toddler when she went missing.

I think overall she is an inspiration of how a human can overcome more than others can even imagine. I just hope that she can continue to overcome and move on to be an inspiration to others and especially those that have lived through similar situations.

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