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Freedom: My Book of Firsts (2016)

by Jaycee Dugard

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"In the follow-up to her #1 bestselling memoir, A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own. When Jaycee Dugard was eleven years old, she was abducted from a school bus stop within sight of her home in South Lake Tahoe, California. She was missing for more than eighteen years, held captive by Philip and Nancy Garrido, and gave birth to two daughters during her imprisonment. A Stolen Life, which sold nearly two million copies, told the story of Jaycee's life from her abduction in 1991 through her reappearance in 2009. Freedom: My Book of Firsts is about everything that happened next. 'How do you rebuild a life?' Jaycee asks. In these pages, she describes the life she never thought she would live to see: from her first sight of her mother to her first time meeting her grownup sister, her first trip to the dentist to her daughters' first day of school, her first taste of champagne to her first hangover, her first time behind the wheel to her first speeding ticket, and her first dance at a friend's wedding to her first thoughts about the possibility of a future relationship. This raw and inspiring book will remind readers that there is, as Jaycee writes, 'life after something tragic happens'"--Provided by publisher.… (more)
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This is a follow up to kidnap (and rape) survivor Jaycee Dugard’s first book “My Stolen Life”. She was kidnapped at 11-years old and imprisoned for 18 years and had two daughters when they were found. This book tells of many things she did for the first time after she was free… things like her first plane ride (though she had been on a plane when she was younger), her first shopping trip to a mall, her first horse (she also had a dog and cats – some of the cats came with her from where she’d been imprisoned), and more.

It was good, but she does sound very young, in more ways than one. I did listen to the audio, which she read herself, and her voice sounds young (she must also still look quite young, as she is often mistaken for much younger than she is). But also in the book, she uses a lot of sort of “catch phrases”. I can’t think of the correct term, but young, slang-sounding phrases/sayings. ( )
  LibraryCin | Dec 2, 2021 |
Former captive Jaycee Dugard's second book (after A Stolen Life) is all about her travels, her foundation work, and her human and animal entourages. She comes across as a nice (and very resilient) person, and her writing skills have improved a bit since her first effort. However, her new, post-trauma lifestyle is not compelling enough to bear another self-penned title. Recommended only for readers who require a follow up to A Stolen Life. ( )
2 vote akblanchard | Sep 19, 2016 |
It is a testament to the human spirit that Jaycee Dugard not only survived her ordeal, but came out it a strong, resilient and amazing woman and mother. She talks about some of the new experiences she had once freed, most of which we all experience but do so at a younger age and take more for granted than she does. It was wonderful to think about these things again with these thoughts brought forward through her perspective. It was also wonderful to see how much compassion and love she had for others and especially for animals, who are also dear to my heart. I enjoyed reading about how her life is unfolding and wish all the best for her and her family. ( )
  Susan.Macura | Aug 21, 2016 |
I thought this was a great idea, a book as a followup. I read Jaycee's first book, A Stolen Life, about being kidnapped at age 11, and held for 18 years, giving birth to 2 children by her captor; this second book takes her life as she puts it back together. I do wish for more depth. This reads more as a travelogue, an "I'm having so much fun" kind of reportage, rather than I learned this, I feel that. There is also very very little about her children and their struggles. While I understand her need for privacy, it leaves this reader still wanting. ( )
1 vote JeanetteSkwor | Jul 28, 2016 |
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You can't really be strong until you see the funny side of things.
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I dedicate this book to my mom and all the "moon moms" who hold on to hope!
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Introduction: Hi again. For those who read my first book, A Stolen Life, I would like to thank you for your huge amount of support.
First time I flew in the plane I was six years old, and my mom had a boyfriend that was a pilot.
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"In the follow-up to her #1 bestselling memoir, A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own. When Jaycee Dugard was eleven years old, she was abducted from a school bus stop within sight of her home in South Lake Tahoe, California. She was missing for more than eighteen years, held captive by Philip and Nancy Garrido, and gave birth to two daughters during her imprisonment. A Stolen Life, which sold nearly two million copies, told the story of Jaycee's life from her abduction in 1991 through her reappearance in 2009. Freedom: My Book of Firsts is about everything that happened next. 'How do you rebuild a life?' Jaycee asks. In these pages, she describes the life she never thought she would live to see: from her first sight of her mother to her first time meeting her grownup sister, her first trip to the dentist to her daughters' first day of school, her first taste of champagne to her first hangover, her first time behind the wheel to her first speeding ticket, and her first dance at a friend's wedding to her first thoughts about the possibility of a future relationship. This raw and inspiring book will remind readers that there is, as Jaycee writes, 'life after something tragic happens'"--Provided by publisher.

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