A harrowing and incredible true story about a young woman who lost 10 years of her life on the run, hiding in poverty and terror from her would-be killers, thinking the man who'd taken her away was a British secret agent protecting her from IRA terrorists. One naturally wonders how the people involved could so gullibly have given away their trust and so much money, but reading this helps you understand the mechanics of brainwashing, fear, and the charisma of a con man.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Deceived - Sarah Smith with Kate Snell
A harrowing and incredible true story about a young woman who lost 10 years of her life on the run, hiding in poverty and terror from her would-be killers, thinking the man who'd taken her away was a British secret agent protecting her from IRA terrorists. One naturally wonders how the people involved could so gullibly have given away their trust and so much money, but reading this helps you understand the mechanics of brainwashing, fear, and the charisma of a con man.
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