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"Lucky" is Alice Sebold’s candid memoir that examines the profound impact of her 18‑year‑old sexual assault on her life. The book details the circumstances of her rape and beating in a park near her college, and how that trauma reshaped her personal and psychological landscape. Sebold also reflects on the legal aftermath and her struggle to rebuild, offering readers insight into the complex realities faced by rape survivors. By sharing her story, Sebold brings to light the broader issues of sexual violence, trauma, and the challenges victims confront in the quest for justice and healing.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Alice Sebold
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