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Life After Darkness

By: Michelle Knight
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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Publisher's summary

From Michelle Knight - Cleveland kidnapping survivor and number-one New York Times best-selling author of Finding Me comes an inspirational book about healing and resilience, on the five-year anniversary of her escape.

Michelle Knight - now known as Lily Rose Lee - captured the world's attention in May 2013, when she and two fellow kidnapping victims were found and freed after being held for more than a decade by notorious Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro.

But many people are still asking: What happened after her escape? How do you re-enter society after years of abuse and isolation? How do you get past the trauma and live a happy and joy filled life? How do you learn to trust again?

In Life After Darkness, published on the fifth anniversary of her liberation, Lily describes how she managed to heal the wounds to her body, mind, and soul - wounds, she reveals, that were first inflicted even before her kidnapping. With the help of good friends and anchored by her own inner strength, she takes us with her step by step on her journey out of darkness into the light.

An inspiring story - and for anyone who has dared to hope after suffering, a guidebook to finding new purpose for a meaningful life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2018 Michelle Knight (P)2018 Hachette Audio
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Critic reviews

"The story of an incredibly brave and resilient young woman and of a spirit that refused to be crushed, even through the worst time." (The Daily Mail)

"In the 12 years of doing the 'Dr. Phil' show, no one has changed me like Michelle Knight and her story of survival." (Dr. Phil McGraw)

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Great life learning lessons!

Intense, yet encouraging look at an American horror story. Lessons everyone should learn from in a world propelled by fear and hate, Love Never Fails.

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Loved it!!!

She is an amazing writer that can leed you through her life. so love it!

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Authentic

Great job Lily Rose Lee. I m going through a lot right now and really enjoy listening . I thought the recap, segue into claiming the new self was really artful. It kept me company while I raked leaves, folded laundry and organized in wireless headphones this night that dad is in the hospital.

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powerful

well written, well read and powerful story that reminds us there's light on the otherside of darkness.

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Inspiration

Such a strong and amazing young lady. Very inspiring! She deserves all many blessings in her life.

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Loved this book it’s a amazing story of strength and courage

As a Survivor myself of a lifetime of abuse as I listen to her story And how she took control of her life she became my hero the strength she found inside her is amazing I recommend this book for everyone to read

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A good news story

Very good book but not quite as good as her first book, "Finding Me". It's still a very personal story of perseverance and triumph over adversity. Glad to hear how things turned out 5 years later.

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Success

Michelle or Lily shared her story of success , after her brutal kidnapping. I hope that she and her new family are happy. I am praying for all of them and her children. That beast, who kidnapped her, didn't destroy her sweet and loving spirit. You triumphed, Beautiful and Great Lady!

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Great Inspiration

I've read all the books related to this tragic event and by far was moved most by this one. Lily opens up unapologetically about the healing that was required after her first 3 decades of life, and demonstrates the courage and true grit she possesses to move forward. I was in tears multiple times, both out of sorrow and pride. lily truly is an inspiration and I wish her the utmost happiness.

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Wow!!!

Both of her books have had me crying at times, wanting to scream at people in her past before her abduction, then of course hug her because of how she had to yet still endure not seeing Joey

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