Jaycee Dugard; A Stolen Life

For some reason, I've been really interested in Jaycee Dugard's story. I've read tons of articles, watched specials and recently just finished her memoir. Maybe it's the fact that she rasied two children in an environment no one would wish on their worst enemy. Maybe it's how she is so positive and 'normal' now after being held 18 years in a room. Or maybe it's my own confusion about why she didn't flee when, based on facts from her words, there seemed to be several opportunities. Whatever it was, her story continually seems to captivate.

Although some of the sexual encounters with her captors were more than I could handle at times, the end of the book and overall story were what kept me reading. Her genuine outlook on life and how she clung to a tiny amount of hope is undoubtedly a good story. As I continue on my journey of always trying to keep the perspective, this book only added to that fire. She is an amazing woman and although I'm sure she'll be in therapy for the rest of her life, her view of the world is one to admire. I would highly recommend this book for anyone over the age of 18!