Coming Home

De: Brittney Griner, Michelle Burford - contributor

Narrado por: Andia Winslow, Brittney Griner

Duración: 10 h y 36 m

Resumen del Editor

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the nine-time women’s basketball icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist—a raw, revelatory account of her unfathomable detainment in Russia and her journey home.

“Compelling . . . An intimate, honest recollection of Griner’s time held captive in Russia. Coming Home reads as a deeply personal, publicly powerful documentation of what happened—what is still happening—to her body and mind.”—Slate

On February 17, 2022, Brittney Griner arrived in Moscow ready to spend the WNBA offseason playing for the Russian women’s basketball team where she had been the centerpiece of previous championship seasons. Instead, a security checkpoint became her gateway to hell when she was arrested for mistakenly carrying under one gram of medically prescribed hash oil. Brittney’s world was violently upended in a crisis she has never spoken in detail about publicly—until now.

In Coming Home, Brittney finally shares the harrowing details of her sudden arrest days before Russia invaded Ukraine; her bewilderment and isolation while navigating a foreign legal system amid her trial and sentencing; her emotional and physical anguish as the first American woman ever to endure a Russian penal colony while the #WeAreBG movement rallied for her release; the chilling prisoner swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout; and her remarkable rise from hostage to global spokesperson on behalf of America’s forgotten. In haunting and vivid detail, Brittney takes listeners inside the horrors of a geopolitical nightmare spanning ten months.

And yet Coming Home is more than Brittney’s journey from captivity to freedom. In an account as gripping as it is poignant, she shares how her deep love for Cherelle, her college sweetheart and wife of six years, anchored her during their greatest storm; how her family’s support pulled her back from the brink; and how hundreds of letters from friends and neighbors lent her resolve to keep fighting. Coming Home is both a story of survival and a testament to love—the bonds that brought Brittney home to her family, and at last, to herself.

©2024 Brittney Griner (P)2024 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A visceral, harrowing account of what it’s like to be trapped inside Russia’s infamous criminal justice system, with its merciless judges and vast labor camps.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Riveting . . . Coming Home delves unflinchingly into the dehumanizing indignities the Olympic athlete suffered during the 10 months she served out of a nine-year sentence.”—The Washington Post

“A detailed accounting of Griner’s harrowing journey through a Russian legal system known for its corruption . . . Read her book, a 300-plus page deep dive on an experience many of us wouldn’t have been able to recover from, and I suspect your empathy will grow−for her and all of humanity . . . The ripple effect in life is real, and if Griner’s honesty helps even a dozen readers see the world differently, that impact, her impact, will be felt for years. Griner's book will get people talking to each other, and that's when real change begins.”—Lindsay Schnell, USA Today

Very enlightening

I loved that I was educated on Brittany’s story. Before this, I knew very little and passed judgment on what I did know. I am now a fan and a supporter. Thank you Brittany for opening up your life and experience. God chose you for a reason

Definitely worth listening to.

Brittney Griner’s life story thus far is typical of most (ie love of family, working toward goals, contemplating her place in this world while young etc). Her unique physical stature as well as her strength throughout such a harrowing ordeal are just two of the reasons why she is also extraordinary. The book is well written and the narration very well done. Kept my attention the whole time, and I’m a better human myself for having listened to her experience.

What a Goddess!

Was not expecting this glorious warrior to be such a deep thinker and grounded person. Love every word. I hope she leads more people into kindness.
Why do strong powerful women get questioned about their being female? Sojourner Truth was questioned if she were a man because for a female slave of her time she was smart, strong and articulate. Yea people get it. A 6’9” warrior can also be female. BG you got my vote!

pure strength

I finished the entire book in one day. I cried, I cheered and I apologized. There's no doubt that BG is a well deserving individual who definitely has favor. The support and dedication of her wife, friends and fans was amazing. I'm very happy for her and her loved ones. Thank you for sharing.

Have some tissues nearby!

Nothing I can write could describe how beautifully written this book is and the immense about of vulnerability it took to share this story. Thank you Brittney for sharing your story and I am so glad you made it home.

The details we never heard

The depth of emotion and concise information helped me walk with BG through the unjust and horrific life she lived for 9 months.

Her bravery

I loved her bravery and her honesty. She is a very strong woman. I wish her and her family the best.

Inspiring and brave

This is a touching personal account of being held prisoner in Russia. That you Brittney for bringing awareness to Americans being held abroad.

The transparency and vulnerability in this book is unmatched…

This is an amazing story of perseverance, teamwork, family and just love in general. Everyone deserves to be treated like a human being…I’m so glad Brittney came home!

what an excellent book

im genuinely moved and decided to slow down to enjoy my loved ones more, an excellent reminder of life's obstacles and overcoming them together.

im a BG fan!