One Way Back

A Memoir

By: Christine Blasey Ford

Narrated by: Christine Blasey Ford

Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

This program is read by the author and includes clips from her testimony, a Trump rally, C-SPAN, CNN, and ABC News.

The compelling true story behind the testimony that awed the nation

On September 27, 2018, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee which was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. She described an alleged sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee that took place at a high school party in the 1980s. Her words and courage on that day provided some of the most credible and unforgettable testimony our country has ever witnessed.

In One Way Back, Ford recounts the months she spent trying to get information into the right hands without exposing herself and her family to dangerous backlash. Drawing parallels to her life as a surfer, she explains the process of paddling out into unknown waters despite the risks and fears, knowing there is only one way back to shore. The book reveals riveting new details about the leadup to her testimony and its overwhelming aftermath and describes how she continues to navigate her way out of the storm.

This is the real story behind the headlines and the soundbites, a complex, compelling memoir of a scientist, a surfer, a mother, a patriot and an unlikely whistleblower. Ford’s experience shows that when one person steps forward to speak truth to power, she adds to a collective whole, causing "a ripple that might one day become a wave.”

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2024 Christine Blasey Ford (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Must read!

I am so grateful for this book! I'm sorry that being brave and doing the right thing cost you so much. This book will no doubt offer the support that so many women are in need of, including me. Thank you for telling your story.

hero of the #MeToo movement tells her full life story

This is the real story behind the headlines and the soundbites, a complex, page-turning memoir of a scientist, a surfer, a mother, a patriot and an unlikely whistleblower.

Raw honesty

Bravery and resilience. Amazing. What Dr. Ford has had to endure is unimaginable. She is a true patriot.

Beautiful & vulnerable

A beautiful & vulnerable memoir of an amazing woman, told with a raw honesty. A very valuable read for everyone!

Telling the Truth

A story of how women are blamed for coming forward but how coming forward allowed all women to be seen who are still hiding their stories in the shadows because of the harm that happens to those that speak up. You did the hard thing, you told the truth, thank you!

A moving and important book

This book gives a behind the scenes view of Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony and humanizes her. To the public, she’s the brave woman who stood up to Brett Kavanaugh, but this book shows there’s so much more to her.

Phenomenal vulnerable and important

The author and reader real, vulnerable, so strong and inspiring. Reminding us all our voices matter and that to be of humanness requires honest, hard, realness connecting us all

A difficult and compelling story

I was riveted from beginning to end. She had no idea what she was stepping into when she decided to tell her story publicly, and what a price she and her family have paid. It’s a cautionary tale, but one of bravery and principle. Very well told, and on her own terms, finally.

Courage and Resilience

Thank you for writing this memoir. I have always believed your story. I appreciate that you shared your life and your experiences with all of us. You are an amazing woman. My hope for you is that you continue to ride the waves and live a long life with your fabulous family and friends. Thank you.

For everyone especially those who have survived sexual harrowing!

Christine Blassey Ford’s voice is so important to listen to and to hear!
We all need to move the culture out
of pushing this behavior under the rug and call it out!
I highly recommend this book!