40 pages • 1 hour read
Jaycee DugardA Stolen Life: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Dugard recounts her abduction at age 11 by Phillip and Nancy Garrido, detailing her 18 years of captivity in their hidden backyard, where she endures extensive abuse and gives birth to two daughters, ultimately leading to her rescue in 2009 and eventual reunification with her family. This memoir contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard is a powerful memoir detailing her harrowing 18 years in captivity. Readers praise the raw, honest narrative and Dugard's resilience. Criticisms include its emotionally challenging content and graphic descriptions, making it difficult for some to read. Overall, it’s a gripping, inspiring story of survival and recovery.
Who Should Read A Stolen Life?
Readers who appreciate compelling memoirs about survival and resilience, akin to The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Room by Emma Donoghue, will find A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard captivating. This book is ideal for those interested in true stories of overcoming extraordinary adversity with strength and courage.