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Elizabeth Smart gives an intimate, first‑hand account of her 2002 kidnapping from her Salt Lake City home, her nine months of abuse, and the daring escape plan that led to her rescue in March 2003. She explains how her Mormon faith sustained her through unimaginable fear and trauma.
In the years following her release, Smart emerged as a powerful advocate, speaking nationwide and founding a foundation dedicated to preventing crimes against children. Her memoir chronicles her journey from survivor to public speaker and activist, highlighting the personal strength and hope that guided her toward justice and healing.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Elizabeth Smart
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