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My Story

By: Elizabeth Smart, Chris Stewart
Narrated by: Elizabeth Smart
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For the first time, 10 years after her abduction from her Salt Lake City bedroom, Elizabeth Smart reveals how she survived and the secret to forging a new life in the wake of a brutal crime.

On June 5, 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart, the daughter of a close-knit Mormon family, was taken from her home in the middle of the night by religious fanatic Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Barzee. She was kept chained, dressed in disguise, repeatedly raped, and told she and her family would be killed if she tried to escape. After her rescue on March 12, 2003, she rejoined her family and worked to pick up the pieces of her life.

Now for the first time, in her memoir, My Story, she tells of the constant fear she endured every hour, her courageous determination to maintain hope, and how she devised a plan to manipulate her captors and convinced them to return to Utah, where she was rescued minutes after arriving. Smart explains how her faith helped her stay sane in the midst of a nightmare and how she found the strength to confront her captors at their trial and see that justice was served.

In the nine years after her rescue, Smart transformed from victim to advocate, traveling the country and working to educate, inspire and foster change. She has created a foundation to help prevent crimes against children and is a frequent public speaker. In 2012, she married Matthew Gilmour, whom she met doing mission work in Paris for her church, in a fairy tale wedding that made the cover of People magazine.

©2013 Elizabeth Smart (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

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Best Book Ever!

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This was one of the best books I have ever read (via audio!). Elizabeth Smart tells her story that leaves you inspired and not feeling sorry for her. She has an elegant way of telling her tale without it being too disturbing. Instead of focusing on the really bad things she has a way of explaining her ordeal and focusing on things that you would never imagine, which is what I think makes this story so good. I often go back to some of the chapters .... whether you are Mormon or any other religion, she offers some inspiring words to move forward in life in general!

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Elizabeth Smart of course!

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A true inspiration

Loved every grueling minute of this incredible story of courage and grace. Elizabeth is inspiring.

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A powerful story

Well done all the way around. I was amazed by it all. Please read this. Strength is Elizabeth Smart!

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Incredible! Her courage and strength is remarkable.

Elizabeth demonstrates the strength of having deep faith and knowledge of self. Obviously she had wonderful parents who gave her the values she writes about in this tale.

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I love you so much Elizabeth

Listening to this book makes me realize my life isn’t so bad. Poor Elizabeth went through hell and compared to the life I live it helps me see things in a better perspective. My life isn’t so bad and listening to this book helps me see that. Elizabeth deserves the best in life. I love her.

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Exposing evil with courage

Even at her young age, Elizabeth’s story shows her character and strength. Well written. Revealing evil. Overcoming severe adversity. You will love Elizabeth more after hearing and/or reading this well laid out book. Thank you for giving hope to so many others .

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What a wonderful story of strength.

I enjoyed hearing her story of survival and faith. What an amazing young woman. She is proof that human resilience is incredible.

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What an amazing Story!

This has got to be one of the best stories I have ever heard! My favorite part is her positive attitude and her decision not to let this affect the rest of her life in a negative way.

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Incredible strength!!

So grateful she was able to share her story. She’s a light and an inspiration

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Powerful!

Elizabeth Smart is an incredible woman who shares her story in a profound way. Not only does she detail the account of her abduction, she shares insights into her story of healing. It is amazing to me that while she was taken by a man who claimed religious dominance, she never turned her back on God. In fact, she says she felt watched over by Him.

The parts I found most touching are when she talked about her Grandfather and not letting her abductors steal another minute of her life. What an incredible perspective.

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