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Lost and Found: The True Story of Jaycee Lee Dugard and the Abduction that Shocked the World
by
John Glatt
Then, in August 2009, a registered sex offender named Phillip Garrido appeared on the University of California, Berkeley campus alongside two young women whose unusual behavior sparked concern among campus officials and law enforcement. That visit would pave the way for shocking discovery: that Garrido was Jaycee Lee Dugard’s kidnapper…
Jaycee’s story was revealed: For eigh...more
Jaycee’s story was revealed: For eigh...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
September 28th 2010
by St. Martin's True Crime
(first published January 1st 2010)
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It was ok but definitely not worth all those raving reviews I saw on amazon. 4 and 5 stars. It says the story of Jaycee Lee Dugard but apparently she has not yet told her story so it was more about what outsiders said. Neighbours, family, old friends of her capture. Most of the stuff I already knew and to be honest I do not read a lot of US news papers. There was some background of Philip Garrido. Nothing about his wife though. I think this author should have waited a bit. At least after the tri...more
I'm giving this book 4 stars because who could contest the incredible nature of this story, but the book itself was not a favorite of mine. There were parts of the book that were unbelievable and it was so hard for me to put down, and then other parts where the author went into laborious details about the court hearings that I found very slow. For me, I just wanted to know the story and could have done well with a summary of the court hearings and would rather have more personal details of Jayce...more
I loved this book, i really couldn't put it down. It really is very thorough, and is a collaberation of the true facts and events around Jaycee Lee's kidnapping in a novel set out. It highlight that time and time again, the justice system fails to protect victims and potential victims. The only way to rid ourselves of such disgusting people is capital punishment and retribution! Sick people like Garrido and his wife can never be rehabilitated-they are a waste of tax payer money being kept in jai...more
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Apparently this book was written before Jaycee signed on to write her very own story. That means this book is much about the man who kidnapped her, her family and people who ran into her while she was in captivity and brainwashed. It's still a good read, and rather well written for the genre, but it lacks a certain oomph since you never get to 'hear' from the woman herself. It's amazing what she lived through and with (and without) for so many years, so many people that met her and even worked w...more
So sad this had to happen, but so happy she found the courage to free herself. This was a great read and I really liked the author's writing skills - it was nice to read this before Jaycee's book because it clued you in to a lot of details of the abductors, which were not always included in her book. A very sad story written by a professional.
Jul 19, 2011
Moe
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After reading Jaycee Dugard's tragic and heartfelt book "A Stolen Life," I wanted to find out more information about the case. That's when I found this book, and it was really informative and provided lots of additional information about the Jaycee Dugard kidnapping case.
If you've read "A Stolen Life," and want more info, I would highly recommend this book.
If you've read "A Stolen Life," and want more info, I would highly recommend this book.
I've closely followed the case of Jaycee Lee Dugard so I was already familiar with a large majority of this book. Except for a few tidbits most of the book is information that's been available since Jaycee was found alive and well. Even so it is an interesting read into a extremely manipulative pedophile, his brainwashed but still just as guilty wife, the inept system that let this creep get away over and over, the two heroic women whose instincts helped rescue Jaycee and of course, Jaycee herse...more
This book is primarily about Jaycee's abductors, Phillip and Nancy Garrido. After reading Jaycee's book (), it is pretty apparent that the author had little/no direct information from Jaycee. Fills in some of the gaps that Jaycee would not have been aware of given her isolation.
was really glad I "accidentally" read this book before reading Jaycee Dugards book which is what I thought I ordered. this book gave me a lot more insight on what happened and allowed me to understand what she was talking about in her book that much more.
I actually read this before reading her own book, only because hers had been released yet. Both were good in there own way, but this is mostly the kidnappers side of the story and after reading her account, its apparent Glatt had some information incorrect!
It's hard to rate a book like this but it was very informative...
Sad, horrific.... inexplicable
I will forever be in awe of Jaycee's courage and strength. She is a true survivor in every sense of the word. Heartbreaking.
Sad, horrific.... inexplicable
I will forever be in awe of Jaycee's courage and strength. She is a true survivor in every sense of the word. Heartbreaking.
This is a book about the story of the abduction/kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard (age 11 at the time) until she was "found" at age 29. This story also includes the background information on those two kidnappers/abductors (criminal history etc).
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One of the best true crime books I've read in awhile. Lots of information that I hadn't read anywhere else. It's clear that much work and research went into this account.
I'm anxiously looking foward to Jaycee's own book that is due out in 2011. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good background about the case while waiting to hear from the victim.
I'm anxiously looking foward to Jaycee's own book that is due out in 2011. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a good background about the case while waiting to hear from the victim.
I am currently reading this along with Jaycee's account of what happened. Her account makes me feel so sad for her while Lost and Found is more impersonal and reads like a crime novel. Lost and Found is more sleazy and graphic.
This book was pretty good but I'm not sure how accurate it is. There are details in this book that are not expressed in Jaycee Dugards book or in other sources.
Disturbing book, just wanted to read this version before Jaycee's memoir comes out this summer. You can bet I was on familywatchdog.com checking to see if there are registered sex offenders loving near my family
Good informative and fast read. But wish it had more about Jaycee Lee Dugard in it, it was mainly just facts about the case and about the couple that kidnapped her.
The was a well written book. The story line is very sad and it sounded like she should have been rescued many years earlier.
I love reading true crime stories and this one really held my attention. Very good at giving all the facts.
very similar to Jaycee's own storie. A lot of background on her abductors. That man was just sick.
Wow, what a brave little girl who became a woman. She is amazing!
You can't understand why it took so long to catch him!
Very interesting, factual account. Worth reading.
Such a sad story...I am totally sucked in though
This is such a terrifying story.
As a local story and involving friends of mine (the good guys), I was enthralled by this story. I was more interested in Garrido's background as I don't think I read much about that locally. A good compilation of information, non-biased and a quick read. I wish the best of luck to those involved and their futures :-).
this was so informative it really made me think and get angry...
Unbelievable what she went through. Tough to get through some parts because they were so graphic!
Aug 04, 2011
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English-born John Glatt is the author of Lost and Found, Secrets in the Cellar, Playing with Fire, and many other bestselling books of true crime. He has more than 30 years of experience as an investigative journalist in England and America. Glatt left school at 16 and worked a variety of jobs—including tea boy and messenger—before joining a small weekly newspaper. He freelanced at several English...more
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