I Have Life Alison's Journey true crime story South Africa memoir biography feminism Marianne Thamm

I Have Life Alison's Journey true crime story South Africa memoir biography feminism by Marianne Thamm

The book is between fair and good as per the photos as only the cover has damage

The book includes photos and has 276 pages

Barcode 9780140280791

********ABOUT THE BOOK*********

This is the triumphant story of a woman who refused to become a victim. Alison's nightmare journey began with the two callous killers who were to r*ape her, stab her so many times the doctors could not count the wounds, slit her throat and leave her for dead in a filthy clearing miles from the city of Port Elizabeth which was her home. But Alison defied death.

In this inspiring tale, Alison, the victim of a brutal r*ape and attempted murder, shares the courage and philosophy that allowed her to turn her tragic experiences into something life-affirming and strong. With bravery and a keen sense of self-awareness, Alison recounts how she was car-jacked at knifepoint, r*aped, stabbed so many times that the doctors could not count her wounds, and left for dead miles away from her home. 

As she denied death that night she later denied her assailants the satisfaction of destroying her life by giving voice to her experiences and refusing to be victimized. In terrifying detail Alison describes her thoughts and feelings throughout the attack and shows how attitude, belief, and choice helped her to survive. Contributions from Alisons family, friends, and the man who saved her from the side of the road add depth to Alisons harrowing story.