Books like Hope by Amanda Berry
On May 6, 2013, Amanda Berry escaped a Cleveland home, calling 911 to report she had been kidnapped for ten years. Her account, supported by her diary and publications by journalists Mary Jordan and Kevin Sullivan, reveals how Ariel Castro lured, chained, raped and psychologically abused Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight. The book interweaves the women's recollections with investigative reporting on the search for the missing girls, detailing previously unreleased information about Castro’s life and motives. "Hope" is a true‑crime chronicle that portrays the victims’ unimaginable torment and ultimately celebrates their courage, ingenuity, and resourcefulness that led to their rescue and return to family life.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Amanda Berry
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