Life After Death

By: Damien Echols

Narrated by: Damien Echols

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Can't stop listening - just want more!

If you could sum up Life After Death in three words, what would they be?

Riveting, Shocking, Provocative

What does Damien Echols bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Hearing it from the author himself is incomparable. There's no way it would've had the same impact as words on a page. Damien Echols invites you into his life in such a unique way - it's truly difficult to describe in words. I am so thankful I stumbled upon it in audiobook form instead of reading the book.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Do you believe in our justice system? Do you think you are entitled to a system that's fair? Do you want to see and hear the truth?

Astounding

I gasped. I laughed. I cried. I yelled. I learned. I was affirmed. I was changed.

Never take Life or Death for Granted.

It was a very sad story , it kept my interest throughout the entire book. It's amazing Damien"s positive attitude after all the hard knock of injustice this man endured....

Honoring the soul of Damian Echols

I stand in awe of Damian Echols, since I first experienced his dignity during the first trial as presented on HBO, surviving death row, and winning massive support, ie his public persona. This epic poetic life story written and told in his magnificent voice is a true treasure. Tops my vast Audible library. Highly recommended!

Really good read

Damien Echols not only has a very amazing & inspiring story, but he truly has a way with words. I hope that he writes another book because this one really stopped at the point where he was released from prison. I would love to know more about his life after that point. I love how he was so candid about himself as a teenager and was really able to give you a glimpse into the life that he was living and the true cruelty of what was done to the WM3. I highly recommend this book.

Beautiful

I will never forget the stories that were told in this book. They have impacted me in ways that I cannot describe. I am angry that our judicial system has and continues to destroy the lives of innocent people, but am so incredibly happy that Damien survived. I felt that I was hearing stories about myself in some parts, and I wish I could articulate those thoughts further. Damien's story will stick with me, always.

The Story from the Horse's Mouth!

The story is touching, raw, and at times brutal. So much more than just the story of an innocent man. Damien tells the history of his childhood, his journal of the atrocities of our judicial system in his life on death row (not roll, lol). He has grown into an astounding man with great passion in spite of what he was put him through by continuing to study and work his brain during his 18 years of hell. HE NEVER GAVE UP! The main reason he is still alive today, that and a wonderful woman named Lori.

It helps to know the background story of the WM3 before reading this book. You can get that by watching the three Paradise Lost documentaries which are on YouTube, reading the book Devil's Knot, or just looking at the data on the internet.

There are times Echols seems to ramble and it is a bit wordy, but very good for his first time with the pen. I look forward to reading more from him and watching him grow as an author.

Personally I also want to wish him and his wife a happy life.

Excellent!!!

Would you listen to Life After Death again? Why?

Absolutely! It was so powerful and uplifting.

What did you like best about this story?

The fact that he read it. It felt like you were sitting down next to him while he told you an unbelievable story.

Have you listened to any of Damien Echols’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not but if he has more I definitely will.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Just like the book. LIfe after Death. I did like his idea of a mini-series because there is so much to tell a movie would not do it justice.

Any additional comments?

Thank you for sharing your story.

A remarkable story of true courage

What did you love best about Life After Death?

Damien Nichols is an eloquent writer, his story telling is poetic. He shares the intimate details of a life so full of tragedy it becomes even more remarkable that he not only survives but through it all transforms into an introspective, thoughtful and spiritual human being,

What was one of the most memorable moments of Life After Death?

Leaning about the inhuman confinement practices of the US prison system and the long term impact on the inmates.

Any additional comments?

A transformative story about the human spirits ability to thrive and evolve in spite of a broken and corrupt judicial system that systematically destroys the prisoner through its inhuman practices.

Inspiring

Absolutely amazing and inspiring. Couldn't stop reading this book, and you can't help but admire this man's extraordinary strength. Sending him all the best thoughts.