“Why, Gary, Why?”

The Jody Plauché Story

De: Jody Plauché

Narrado por: Toby Tomplay

Deputy Mike Barnett asked Gary Plauché, “Why, Gary? Gary, why?” seconds after television cameras recorded Gary shooting and killing karate instructor Jeff Doucet, who had raped, molested, and kidnapped Gary’s son Jody. Now, thirty-five years later, Jody Plauché answers the deputy’s question on behalf of his late father and explores the story of his molestation, kidnapping, and survival. He unveils the sly tactics that child predators often use so that he can better inform parents of the potential signs that a person might harm their child.

Through his own incredible story of using his past for good by helping others, he shares how any listener who has suffered great trauma can move on and not let the past define him or her. You have the potential to overcome negativity and redefine your own story.

©2019 Joseph Boyce Plauche (P)2022 Joseph Boyce Plauche

The hardest truth to hear.

As a sexual abuse survivor I wanted to listen to his story. This book is great at explaining his mindset before, during, and after.
A few spots of the story required me to stop listening for a few hours, but I was hooked. I finished the story and I felt good about it. This man was able to take his life experience (how lever horrible it was) and turn it into something to give back to the community!
This book is well recommended by me to any one over the age of 12. It does have course language and sexual acts by name and not by description.
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Insightful, helpful, and impactful

Jody’s story is one of victory and not defeat. He overcame personal tragedy and encourages others by not only seeing the signs of a predator but also by finding help and support as a victim of abuse. His story serves as an inspiration to everyone that life is not defined by any difficulty.

this is a hard, but also deep read.

I had heard the story before or the case I should say but hearing it from Jody's perception was both gut wrenching and beautiful. the way he was able to rebuild himself after such a horrible trauma is truly amazing. it's a good read if you like hard, deep reads. I found myself relating alot to some of the behaviors he experienced from abusers he describes. I've experienced some of those things. nothing like this but I felt his words very deeply in some parts. I love that he became an advocate to protect children a d gives advice to parents and guardians of what to look out for.

Essential Reading for Parents and Everyone Else

Heartfelt description of Jody’s experience with sexual abuse at 11 years old, and how he and his family survived and thrived it.

After reading this book, readers will understand that it is not the stranger in the street we need to worry about assaulting children - it is family members, friends of the family, and people who care for children that are the real threat to a child’s safety.

In the last chapters Jody includes actionable steps and resources for ensuring the safety of children, and if they are abused, how to respond to help them to thrive.

Sexual abuse is our worst nightmare but does not need to be an unbearable cross to bear.

This is Jody’s message and his story and life are proof that this is true.

So much more than what I thought it would be.

This book has so much more than just what everyone thinks they know from the news coverage. It's also very insightful and explains a lot of the ways abuse can happen. Overall this is an incredible book.