Playing Dead

A Memoir of Terror and Survival

De: Monique Faison Ross, Gary M. Krebs

Narrado por: Janina Edwards

Monique, the daughter of San Diego Chargers football great Earl Faison, married her high school sweetheart soon after she discovered she was pregnant with his child. Her relationship with Chris was shaky from the start, but turned tumultuous as he became verbally and physically abusive. When she could no longer put up with the abuse, she left him with their children. That was when the stalking and genuine threats began. Nothing stopped him - not protection injunctions, police warnings, or even arrests. One fateful Monday morning, Chris kidnapped Monique in front of her children and drove off on a nightmarish car ride that involved car crashes and rape. He mercilessly beat her on the head with a shovel and abandoned her brutalized body in the woods in the rain. He left, presuming she was dead . . . but was she?

©2019 Monique Faison Ross (P)2019 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

An Amazing Story of Domestic Abuse

I found this story in be a more interesting story of domestic abuse because the victim was a tough lady. Although she was a tough lady, she was unable to escape an almost fatal attack by her husband.

Brave but unnecessary details

Sad and brave story. However, I found too many things u necessarily described, for example: what she packed in her kids lunches and what kind of meds they ga e her for a fractured skull. Unless I feel the author bragged a little too much about her father’s football career when he wasn’t involved much in her life and the story.

Excellent

This book kept my attention from beginning to end. It was well read clear and concise. The author was not afraid to state clearly he triumphs or mistakes. I highly recommend this book.

Fine read

Great book easy to follow stronge got t fit g free your free ffffff stronger female g. h

A Courageous Story

I wanted to yell out so many times for her to not keep giving this man any chances. It was an emotional story that had me hooked from the beginning. They narrator had a pleasant voice that was soothing and emotional when needed. I really enjoyed hearing her story and am so glad she lived to tell it.

Very interesting, holds your attention

This poor family has been through so much, it is true you don't know who you are living with until you marry them. You can live with someone, but it is different once you married them. This story is a heartbreaker, I doubt you can read/listen to it without it reaching deep into your soul. It is shocking what people do to those they say they love. I understand why she did what she did, it is hard when you are trying to do what is best for your children and trying to keep peace.

The author was and is a strong woman to go through what she did and still keep going when most would have given up. We can all say what we would have done but do we really know until it happens to us. It took a lot to pick herself up out of those woods half dead and get help. This is a touch, well written true story of a nightmare and how she got through it.

The narrator did a good job with the character voices, she does show emotion but she pause when she should not, it isn't a smooth listen. Beside that she did a great job, I always knew who was talking and what they were feeling. There are no background noise, no repeating of words, no volume change, he normal voice is very pleasant and easy to listen to.

Maddening

I loved this book, appreciate the honest, open, vulnerability the author shares. More people need to hear her courageous journey.

Wow!

Great writer, important story, terrific narration. The author is genuine, engaging, and transparent. Enjoyed hearing her story.

Heartbreakingly too common of a story. Told extremely well!

May I first say this is such an amazing writer, story was told perfectly. The story, unfortunately is far too common. I pray this woman has no worry ever in life again.

Genuine honest account of a survivor who keeps thriving

This is not only an extremely well written account of the firsthand experience of a domestic violence survivor. She did so much more than survive- she is thriving and helping others with her experience. The author gives you a glimpse into her life before the horrific events that almost ended her life- you feel like you know HER-her background, her beliefs, also how abuse can build up so slowly that it appears almost NORMAL- how one can ignore the signs, the red flags… and ultimately question her own sanity. Abuse is so multi-factorial and manipulative- why unless you have lived it, you really cannot understand the power of gaslighting. But the author helps you to see into her mindset. Her strength and optimism resonates through every page. She focuses not on a single event but more on who she was before, who she is now, and that a single horrible event did not define her. Truly inspiring for anyone who has experienced any form of trauma, whether directly or indirectly.Highly recommend.