• A Stolen Life

  • A Memoir
  • By: Jaycee Dugard
  • Narrated by: Jaycee Dugard
  • Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,841 ratings)

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A Stolen Life

By: Jaycee Dugard
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Publisher's summary

"In the summer of 1991 I was a normal kid. I did normal things. I had friends and a mother who 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 dont think of myself as a victim. I survived. A Stolen Life is my story in my own words, in my own way, exactly as I remember it."

©2011 Jaycee Dugard (P)2011 Simon & Schuster Audio

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Remarkable moving story very enjoyable.

I would like to say thank you to Jaycee for her bravery and commitment to sharing her story so real! Everything is very descriptive,honest and amazing. What a brave outstanding young woman she is. I’m sure she will bring her daughters up to be the same. I commend you on your bravery and determination to make it through such An awful experience and come out with a positive attitude. God bless you!

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very strong book

loved how she was able too overcome and still forgive and continue too do so in every day life. powerful warrior indeed.

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Heart wrenching, yet hopeful

I can’t imagine living through this, Jaycee told her story so eloquently and expressively. I could not stop listening and will be listening to her 2nd book also!

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Heartbreaking and uplifting

Such courage and wisdom, from a young age. To go through such a horrible, situation and to become the lady you are, is a testimony! My prayers are with you and your family as you continue your journey to healing and a healthy life! You are extraordinary.

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Heart wrenching , yet somehow heartwarming story

This story is just incredible. I finished listening in 2 days. As hard as it was to listen to, I am glad I heard Jaycee’s story because it is one worth listening to. She is an unbelievably strong and beautiful person, inside and out. As is her mother.

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Decent but disappointing

Jaycee’s story is so powerful and her resilience is beyond inspiring. The only reason I gave this book 3 stars is mostly for the performance/way it is read. And some of the chapters seem incredibly redundant and unnecessary to the rest of her incredible story. I know her choice to tell it herself was probably very empowering, but if I had to recommend this book to a future reader, I would say read the physical copy; don’t listen to the audiobook.

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Im amazed at this young ladys intelligence and determination

I bought this book because I saw an interview of Jaycee, and wanted to help support her in some way. Im just stunned that she was not only able to navigate life while being held captive by a schizophrenic narcissist, but also able to keep her children safe. You are an amazing woman and mother Jaycee.

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Heartbreaking but interesting story

Heartbreaking story but good ending. I was shocked by the details of the story and how long it was going on without being found out. I had a hard time listening to the reading though.

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Heartbreaking

Since I like watching forensic files and documentaries, I didn’t think this book would be hard for me to read. It definitely was. I didn’t think I was going to get through it but I did. It’s truly a heartbreaking story but with a happy ending. I’m glad Jaycee was found and I hope she’s living a happy life.

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Harrowing memoir, so proud of her

The strength of spirit Jaycee must have. We should all feel grateful to hear her story in her own words and with her own voice. It belongs to her. Her story, her soul, her perspective, her voice. I’m so proud of who she is and what she’s doing for the little girl who survived long enough for freedom.

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