Jill B. reviewed on 7/3/2011

This is an amazing book, uniquely written and engaging. The story is about a woman held captive and her struggle to live her life as a captive and as a mother of a 5 year old son. The storyline is gut wrenching and, at times, disturbing. That said, the author does a terrific job of putting us in the shoes of a captive and her son as they endure a situation most people cannot fathom.

Admittedly, before I read the book I was skeptical of the author's decision to tell the story through the voice of a 5 year old. But, the child's innocent view of the world and the careful dialogue between son and mother work very well to reveal the true darkness of the situation. The book is inspired by actual events, and I often felt like I was reading a true story rather than a fictional interpretation of true events.

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