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Summary: Important reading
Review: I finished this book last night, but I'll be thinking about it for quite some time. When she was 18 years old, Alice Sebold was raped. Obviously, the event changed her life. "Lucky" is the story of the rape, the trial and how both affected her life. It's disturbing and graphic, but I think that was necessary. After reading the book, I was amazed by Ms. Sebold's strength and intelligence. Although I can't understand what she's been through, I think I can imagine it a litttle bit. Maybe that was her goal; to have me see her as a person rather than a victim.I also think I can see some of the origins of "The Lovely Bones" in this experience. That book has become even more meaningful to me after reading this one. "Lucky" is not an easy book to read, but I think it is worthwhile - in the telling for Ms. Sebold, and in the reading for me.
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Summary: Incomplete at best....
Review: I read this book with the same veracity as most other reviewers but when I turned to the last page, I felt like I had been dropped out of a ten story building. And now that I think about it, the dialogue and story had a 'blunted' feel to it. Anyone can describe the brutality of a rape, but to communicate to women everywhere that to be strong and of good humor and maybe use a few drugs to numb the pain along the way is the method for mentally, emotionally and physically handle being raped is not being honest. To be ravaged in that way...first by a rapist and secondly, by a painfully biased court system...and not write in depth about the years of many different types of therapy required to overcome the indignity, anger, self doubt and all the symptoms of PTSD is incomplete at best. When I finished the book, I was really angry. I was angry at the horror of rape, at the insensitivity of the criminal justice system and at the author for not addressing more seriously the unavoidable damage caused not only by the rape, but by an uncaring, dysfunctional family and support system. I was even more surprised when at the end of the book, the author thanks her father, sister and mother for everything they did. What??? While a precious daughter is going through a horrible trial for something entirely not her fault and then resorting to heroin, alcohol and anything else to numb the pain, her father sits outside the courtroom and her mother communicates with her via phone while her sister moans about her college major not quite being as satisfactory as it should be!?!
Maybe Ms. Sebold could write another book about recovery.
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Summary: Triumph Over Tragedy
Review: This is the story of a women who was beaten down by life. It is also a story of a women who got up, brushed herself off, and kicked some major butt. Not in the physical action movie sense, but in the true to life sense of facing evil and overcoming. I believe true empathic writing springs from pain. And this women knows pain. [...].
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Summary: Sebold bares her soul!
Review: Having read Alice Sebold's debut novel, The Lovely Bones, I felt compelled to read her memoir. Glad I did. Lucky is one of the most thought provoking and poignant memoirs I have ever read. I admire this author's willingness to bare her soul and share the pain of having been a victim of a brutal rape to the world. I am deeply moved by how this woman's life changed after such a grueling experience. Her strength and bravery are truly admirable. I read this memoir in two sittings. I recommend everyone to read this wonderful book.
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Summary: Stark Naked
Review: Ms. Sebold provides a honest self-examination of her life after being raped. She describes in poignant detail how one traumatic event comes to define her life, setting her apart and affecting her relationships for decades.
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Summary: Just could not put the book down
Review: I absolutely loved the book, in fact I could not put it down. Alice Sebold gives the reader insight of the emotional struggles she dealt with after her rape, and she bravely shows her reading audience the raw emotions that surround a rape victim not for one week or two, but what the victims deal with for years after.
One in nine women who have been raped have the emotional strength to go through the system and get a conviction for their rapist. I hope this book will demonstrate that it can be done, and must be done to stop the violence against women.
Sebold tells a remarkable story that nailed me to my chair, and changed my attitudes and opened my eyes toward rape victims. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it.
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Summary: A Painful Journey
Review: Sebold describes in vivid detail the painful journey she unwantedly took as the victim of a vicious rape on her college campus. I reccomend that you read this book before you read her book LOVELY BONES as it gives incredible insight into the backgroud of her fiction.
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Summary: Powerful; good writing
Review: Sebold has not only told an amazing real-life story, but she has told it well. Her writing is excellent; unobtrusive, straight-forward, insightful.
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Summary: Wonderfully Written
Review: I think that Alice Sebold is a wonderful writter. I was just looking around on Amazon.com one day and it "recomended" 'The Lovely Bones' (I cant underline that) for me. I clicked on it and went to the "Look Inside" section. I was not really into reading all that much, but I read ALL of the book that was put on the internet and within a week purchased both of the books. 'The Lovely Bones' is wonderful, it keeps you interested. As well as 'Lucky'. I cant wait until she publishes another book. For anyone looking for a good read, these are 2 books you should get!!
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Summary: Deserves a Film Adaptation!
Review: I was inspired to read Lucky after being dazzled by the author's bestseller, The Lovely Bones. I'm glad I did. Alice is a gifted writer. Her keen self-awareness and ability to project her inner voice into written words is breathtaking. Alice has blessed the world by sharing the details of her rape and subsequent journey. I'm tempted to share my favorite parts of the book, but it would probably be a spoiler. I perceive Alice as a hardened survivor, as are many who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Our instincts are sharpened, but the price we pay is always being on guard and rarely feeling safe. I'm glad Alice has found comfort and happiness with Glen David Gold. Lucky would be an ideal made-for-TV movie. Alice's story is courageous and inspiring. Bill Lee, author (Chinese Playground)
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