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From the living room come the strains of mambo and cha-cha music, the percussion and guitars punctuated by the arrival of the guests. Read the first page
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sadly this is one of the most gripping books I have read this year. Malika tells the story of not only her life, but her family's in such detail that it has a huge affect on the reader.
Milika was taken from her parents at an early age and spent her childhood within the palace, raised more or less as a princess. Although she enjoyed this 'experience' she deeply missed her family, especially her mother whom she longed to live with once again. The Oufkir family were reunited but their future was unimaginable.
As a result of certain events, the family were persecuted for 20 years for their father's actions. It is difficult to comprehend who could actually treat people, especially children, in such a way. There are life experiences in this book that the reader simply cannot forget. This is a book that should be read by everyone who appreciates other peoples shocking experiences.
Milika was taken from her parents at an early age and spent her childhood within the palace, raised more or less as a princess. Although she enjoyed this 'experience' she deeply missed her family, especially her mother whom she longed to live with once again. The Oufkir family were reunited but their future was unimaginable.
As a result of certain events, the family were persecuted for 20 years for their father's actions. It is difficult to comprehend who could actually treat people, especially children, in such a way. There are life experiences in this book that the reader simply cannot forget. This is a book that should be read by everyone who appreciates other peoples shocking experiences.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While I agree with the reviewer that the writing and editing could have been better, I myself was utterly fascinated by this story and did not want to stop reading each evening when I had to. True, the faithful family friends are not mentioned much. However, the author's recall after 20 years is astonishing. The fact that she can get lost just walking around the block due to the disorientation caused by 20 years of imprisonment might shed some light on her sometimes disjointed writing style. I highly recommend this book. I have been reading a lot of prisoners' accounts from around the world, and this is one of the best.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A heart-wrenching story of a family that were forced into a life of debauchery, deprivation and subjected to the most shocking and atrocious conditions - yet through it all, their love for each kept their spirits and hopes alive. A tragic human story that takes you on a journey that could only live in your imagination - yet this was the Oufkirs reality for 20 years. This story is a true testament to the human spirit. I hope with all my heart that the Oufkir's can now find freedom from within themselves.
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A remarkable, harrowing true story
Meet the Oufkir family. This is the printed condensation of their amazing survival.
Malika Oufikir, aided by writer Michele Fitoussi, recounts the plunge from the... Read more
Malika Oufikir, aided by writer Michele Fitoussi, recounts the plunge from the... Read more
Published on 12 May 2008 by I LOVE BOOKS
Disappointing
I feel compelled to agree with the reviewer from September 2001 who was accused of having connections with the Moroccan royal family (! Read more
Published on 3 July 2007 by Klytaimestra
Magnificent Story...though sad
truly this is a story that should, and must be told. No one could believe that this could happen in this era, but it did. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2005
ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!!
This book is on my top ten list of the very best biographies I have ever read (and I have a huge library of biographies). One really cannot put the book down. Read more
Published on 17 April 2003
A POORLY WRITTEN AND POORLY EDITED TRAVESTY...
This is a book that on its face held a lot of promise. Any story in which a mother and her children, as well as faithful family retainers, are unjustly imprisoned in squalid... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2001 by Lawyeraau
Amazing
I would highly highly recommend this book. After reading it, go hug a loved one!
Published on 17 April 2001
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