Shattered Silence-- The Untold Story of a Serial Killer's Daughter
Selected Book Details
- Paperback
- Edition: 1
- Author: Melissa G. Moore with M. Bridget Cook
- Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc.
- Release Date: September 2009
- ISBN-10: 1599552388
- ISBN-13: 9781599552385
- List Price: $16.99
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Summaries and Customer Reviews provided by Amazon
SummaryThroughout her life, Melissa Jesperson Moore had to hide her true identity. She had pretended that life was perfect after her parents divorced and she was suddenly uprooted from everything familiar and loving. She had to be silent, and to pretend not to be disturbed or upset by her father's actions. Those experiences prepared Melissa to hide the deepest, darkest secret of all. As she began making different choices, building a successful and loving life on her own, her heart began to fill with rays of hope, though she could never quite rid herself of the dark shadow of secrecy and shame. Then one day, her beautiful, innocent daughter looked into her eyes and said, "Mommy, everybody's got a daddy. Where's your daddy?" Shattered Silence is an astonishing, true narrative of personal and spiritual transformation. From her secret life as "the daughter of The Happy Face Serial Murderer" to a woman that bared her soul and inspired millions, Melissa leads the reader on the vulnerable, compelling, and sometimes very raw journey of what it took to shatter the silence, and claim her own life. |
Customer Reviews
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Shattered Silence
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the book was very well written, kept me reading until i finished it up. Good author
Profound
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We often hear about the victims of brutal crimes. Newscasters tell us stories about their families and how they are suffering from the loss of their loved ones. Occasionally we get the inside story on a serial killer made famous by sensationalism. We're told the gory details of his (or her) crimes and we attempt to delve into their minds to learn the why behind the behavior. However, it isn't often that we hear from the family of the serial murderer. Rarely do we even consider what their lives must have been like.
Melissa Moore, daughter of the "Happy Face" killer, gives us that inside scoop. Melissa bravely shares an intensely personal story of what life was like for her and her family. We see this serial murderer through the eyes of a young girl who wants nothing more than her daddy's love.
This book is an easy read, sort of like we're sitting with Melissa as she confides in us. Her father puts the family through horrible psychological abuse while her mother stands by and allows it. I found her mother's indifference appalling. Melissa had virtually no one to turn to. Whatever you may think of this book, it would be impossible not to walk away without immense respect for Melissa Moore.
Loved the book!
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I thought this book was very interesting. It was chilling at times and I can't believe what the author had to go through during her childhood. I enjoy reading these kinds of books simply because its the ugly side of life you don't hear too often about. It was well-written and a good purchase. Thanks
A terrible life for all concerned
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The minute I received this book, I couldn't put it down. It was interesting and sad. I follwed it up with the book written by Melissa Moore's father which was really raw and disturbing. If you like true crime stories, these are a must read.
Not a lot of Meat to the story
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This story is really this woman's memoir and really does not delve very deeply into her father. Little snippets here and there about her mainly absent father, but does not talk very deeply about the murders he committed.
This is good if you are looking for her memoir. I was disappointed. I wanted to have insights into her father.
I would not recommend this book to anyone interested in true crime type stories. You will be disappointed. This would appeal to religious people as the story ends with the young lady becoming a Mormon.
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