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Life After Death

By: Damien Echols
Narrated by: Damien Echols
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The definitive memoir by Damien Echols of the "West Memphis Three", who was falsely convicted of committing three murders. Hear this unforgettable account of his 18 years on death row.

©2012 Damien Echols (P)2012 Penguin Audio

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A compelling story-worthwhile listen.

Prior to reading this book, I had no knowledge of the tragic murders in West Memphis. I was drawn into this incredibly well-written book, by Damien Echol's natural ability to tell a story. I was drawn to the person he was and the person he grew to be during his years in prison. Since reading this book I have watched all of the HBO documentaries that portray how easy it is for justice to be miscarried, when media, fear, and ignorance are in the mix. What I found most fascinating and refreshing about this book is the fact that Damien Echols did not allow himself to be swallowed by fear and self-pity at the prospect of being executed for a crime he did not commit. He wrote a book that told a story about life on death row-the lessons that he learned as he came of age behind bars.

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Trials and triumph

Damien Echols is a beautiful human. I loved hearing his story in his own words. What strength! Powerful message of perseverance and love. To hear his story makes the usual petty bullshit we experience seem so small. Recommended.

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Bravo!

Such a painful YET triumph for Mr. Echols! I read the book and the would listen to the audio as I would finish up a chapter!

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Totally Inspiring!

Damien Echols transcends the nightmare he was thrown into, and encompasses love, knowledge, and self-discipline. He's a modern-day Ivan Dinosovich but refuses to play the martyr card, and instead focuses on exposing the broken system which robbed him blind of everything. I dig that he reads this audiobook himself, which creates an intimate experience of honest storytelling.

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Absolutely FANTASTIC

This man is one hell of a writer. There is no end to how good this is. Hear it or be forever impoverished

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I loved this side of the story!

It's amazing to hear this side of the story. The narration was great as well.

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perfection

love it was a heartbreaking story but justice prevailed in the end love stomps out the evil

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This guys voice is so awesome. It's the perfect voice to tell his own story.

It's interesting to hear who he admires and his experiences growing up to now. If you're wanting a lot of case information I don't feel like a ton of info is here (it's definitely there just not lengthy.) I think that's the point though, to be about him and not the case.

My only complaint would be that he uses metaphors beautifully but way too often.

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True Strength of his inner spirit! Unforgettable!

Would you consider the audio edition of Life After Death to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the book, but I would say yes, it was such a journey to go on with him.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Damien, he was captivating in his ture life story telling.

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Not sure

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I felt I needed time out, I can't even imagine how he felt or survive.

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loved it!

Absolutely loved every minute of this book! Very interesting to hear this story, thank you so much!

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