Not Lost Forever: My Story of Survival
by Carmina Salcido
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Not Lost Forever is Carmina Salcido's remarkable story of survival and healing following the 1986 murderous rampage by her father, Mexican immigrant Ramon Salcido in the wine country of Sonoma Valley, California. Left for dead at three years old--her throat brutally slashed--Carmina miraculously survived what is widely considered one of California's most notorious crimes: the unthinkable attack that savagely destroyed seven innocent lives, including Carmina's entire family. At once a show more harrowing true crime story and the inspirational first-person account of a young girl's strength, heart, and determination in the nightmare's aftermath, Not Lost Forever is a shocking and profoundly moving tale of perseverance and hope, and of a precious life regained. show lessTags
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Sonoma County, Californië. Op 14 april 1989 slaat Ramon Salcido door en schiet vijf mensen dood, onder wie zijn vrouw. Daarna snijdt hij zijn drie dochtertjes de keel door: Sophia van vier, Carmina van drie en Teresa van bijna twee. Hij laat de kinderen voor dood achter op de plaatselijke vuilnisbelt. Dertig uur later worden hun lichamen gevonden. Als door een wonder is de kleine Carmina nog in leven. 'Mijn papa heeft me gesneden,' weet ze uit te brengen. Twintig jaar later gaat Carmina terug naar Californië, in de hoop meer te weten te komen over haar tragische verleden en om haar herinneringen een plaats te geven en dat hoofdstuk van haar jeugd af te sluiten.
Not sure if I should give it 3 or 4 stars. The story is shocking and very interesting. The writing is sometimes not that good though. It was so shocking to read what her father did to her and the rest of her families. I had never heard of this case before. Sad that she ended up being adopted by another very religious family. (Wondering, can't she sue them over spending her money?That was hers!)I am glad I was finally able to read this book, thanks to the library.
I do think this book would have probably been better if I could have read it in the original language. Did not like the translation and did discover quite a few errors, so yes, it does deserve 4 stars.
I do think this book would have probably been better if I could have read it in the original language. Did not like the translation and did discover quite a few errors, so yes, it does deserve 4 stars.
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