An Evil CradlingThis riveting, soul-wrenching account of captivity earned accolades from critics and shot to #1 on British bestseller lists. With ruthless honesty and poetic insight, Keenan evokes the psychic claustrophobia of the hostage--and the uncommon gift of a deeper appreciation of love. |
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