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At 3:58 a.m. on June 5, 2002, Ed and Lois Smart awoke to their nine‑year‑old daughter's frantic voice: “She’s gone. Elizabeth is gone.” The family’s 12‑year‑old daughter, Elizabeth, was abducted and captured nationwide attention. Nine months later she was safely returned home. In *Bringing Elizabeth Home*, Ed and Lois recount the harrowing journey of a missing child case in Utah, the intense media scrutiny, the pain of uncertainty, and the ultimate relief of reunion. Their narrative interweaves personal faith, Mormon beliefs, and the strength they drew from family and prayer. They reflect on the broader impact of missing‑child cases, the pain of other families, and the hope that faith and perseverance can overcome even the most devastating circumstances.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Ed Smart
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