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

perfection

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

Arkansan Storyteller

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.

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.

Which scene was your favorite?

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.

loved it!

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

It's sad someone had to suffer so much in the USA

The only thing I can say is I wish that all civil servants have to wear a body cams.

Absofreakinglutely the best book I’ve read to date

I have followed the case of Damien, Jessie, and Jason for more than 20 years now. When they were released on an Alford plea I stood in my living room and cried happy tears. You do not need to be familiar with the case to enjoy this book, but I believe it hits a whole lot differently if you do know the case. For years, I prayed for Damien and after his release he was surrounded by so many important people that I was sure he had become a snob but it is unbelievable how much humbleness he still has and shows. As a supporter for many years if I could say one thing to Mr. Echols it would just be thank you. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together, thank you so much for reading your own words. That detail made it all the more powerful to listen to. Most of all, thank you so much for taking the time in this book to answer the many questions I, and I’m sure many, have had!!!!

This book will stay with me forever

I am from Memphis and remember the WM3 from my childhood. My older brother was his same age, and we were both interested in the occult and alternative music in the 90s- so this trial was very personal to me. I recently became reacquainted with Damien Echols in a Duncan Trussell podcast and was so excited that he was talking about spirituality and magick- topics that are close to my heart. I ordered his book High Magick and decided to listen to his memoir- I wanted to get to know my teacher afterall. I devoured the book in 3 days. The experience of listening to his story in his own voice has left me feeling like his story is somehow partly my own now- it is that intimate. I love that he directly addresses you as his friend in the book and goes on at length about his nostalgia and longing for the simple pleasures of life. It makes you look at the world differently- it opens your eyes and your heart and it helps you appreciate the present moment in a very profound way. On the flip side, this is also very much a social commentary on the injustices of bureaucratic America, the cruelty of the system, and the pure nonsense it all seems to be floating in. It haunts you. It is a ghost from the shadows that deserves to be seen in the light of day. A.must.read.

such a good book

I loved this book, being able to hear his side of the story from his own voice was very insightful and humbling....hopefully he will find the justice he deserves, and the real killer/killers are one day found!!!

UTTERLY AMAZING!!

A Must For Everyone, it's like your there with Damien so vividly impressive writing!

A good listen!

*if you have read his first memoir, be aware that this is a combination of that, any bits he managed to hide, and letters from jail as his journals and writings were routinely destroyed by guards*

This was rough. I knew the West Memphis 3 case long before I listened to this and thought I was prepared. I was not. This doesn’t touch much on the case itself, just how he was treated before any crime occurred, and how he was railroaded after. He is witty, and had me laughing out loud at times with cutting remarks, but he also wrote a lot about spirituality. There were times that I cringed a bit because the way things were worded came off a little.. egotistical? Maybe? But this absolutely held my attention on a long road trip and was a good listen!

Damien grew up in Arkansas where his Metallica tshirts and edgy haircut made people nervous. When a corrupt police force pins a brutal triple murder of young boys on him, he ends up on Death Row. This describes his life before the bungled case, as well his view going through it, inside max security and upon being released.