This book was was at the same time, horrible and inspiring! What Jaycee Dugard had to endure from the time she was kidnapped at age 11 till she was rescued 18 years later is nothing short of disturbing! She tells her story so honestly, it breaks your heart. She goes back and forth from the voice of little Jaycee to the woman she is now, in her reflections back. This book is very well done!

What makes me really sad, though is the way she feels the need throughout the book, to explain why she didn't try to escape. She must be asked that alot from people, in my opinion, that are very ignorant if they think it's that easy. She explains early on how her captor, Philip Garido, manipulated her and became everything to her: provider and protector. He had her believing the world was dangerous and that only he knew how to protect her (and her daughters once they were born). She became so fearful of the outside world, she preferred staying in her backyard prison, where she "knew" she was safe.

I was surprised how well she seems to be doing. I wanted to cheer for her! But to think of all that she lost or missed out on is just heartbreaking! I highly recommend this book. It will shock you and make you mad in parts....but it will then inspire you and remind you to be grateful for what you have!