it is hard to believe
349773
I am so enjoying James Patterson's bookshots.  Fast, easy read.  Do not let that put you off.  It is almost like the Twilight Zone shows.  (for those of us who remembers that show, if not, oh well).  Starts off simple then wham I did not see that coming. Complex, fast, suspenseful, full of surprises, yes all that.  Thank You James
1133080
It is thought provoking, sometimes shocking, and "too evil to be true" sometimes as she describes the horrors of those infamous Nazi actions in Poland.
It is appalling how much evil man can cause, and amazing how man can survive extreme brutality with his soul intact.
3796624
Somme thing to think that very possible in this now very technical world of ours scary to think that our government is not to unlike the one in the story
3560912
It's hard to imagine that this actually happened but this is a true story, the book holds your attention as if it were a fiction drama.  There are so many lessons to learn in this book, how small town gossip and rumors can ruin lives.  More important, what happened to Tonya could happen to anyone all it takes it one accusation and your life is forever damaged.  This book should be a lesson to the judicial system that the law applies to you just as much as a private citizen.  Shame on the parents of the children in this book how much permanent damage have you done to your own child by using them as a weapon for your own agenda.
71694
I had a hard time reading this book therefor I did not finish reading, not because it was about child abuse, but I found it hard to believe.  As a medical professional we are required to file a 51A (neglect or abuse with federal agencies )eve if  you even suspect any abuse.  Can't believe the people these kids came across did not think or feel that things weren't quite right.  I agree the system does fail a lot of the times  but this went beyond.  The  story was slow to move onbut , thankfully the author eventually did
2352138
I almost had a hard time believing this could be possible. It's actually a good sense of horror as it shows the influence whether good, or bad adults have on children. Parents the fact that you're doing everything possible to have the best for you children doesn't necessarily mean that they will have the best. We as parents can only remember to look within ourselves, and make sure we're doing everything to let our children know we love them, and want to do right by them. This shows parents looking outside of themselves by sending Christina to school on the mainland of Maine, and entrusting the Shevvfords to care for her while she goes to school there on the mainland, but as soon as she gets there weird things begin to happen. Christina is with 3 other children, and they are 17 year old Avra, 16 year old Benj, 14 year old Michael, and Christina's 13. Avra's almost convinced the the sea wants to take one of them, and Christina's convinced that Shevvford's are up to no good, but due to New England stoicism, and the fact that the Shevvfords are that good at convincing the world that they have nothing but the best intentions for the children Christina has a hard time finding an audience, and for the most part not being able to fit in. It's not that they don't believe her it's just that they're so busy with thier own lives that they don't want the stress of finding out the truth, or if that was true about the dead bodies, and disappearance of 2 other students, and not to mention getting people to believe what's being said. I know that children getting to get parents to slow down, and realize that everything is not all black and white, but more complex, and children need to be believed when they speak the unbelievable, and etc. etc. I just look back on this, and can certainly feel the parents were in the wrong by not listening to their children. This is something that all parents can take n note of.
3706734
This is a true story but very unbelievable.  It is amazing how one person survived his childhood and go on to make some incredible oil paintings - abstract expressionism.  God has had his hand on Bill all of his life.
698102
As the title implies, this movie tells quite the impossible, yet believable story.  Based on a true story this recount will have you gripping your seat during many scenes and leave you pondering what you'd do in a similar situation.
4670977
It is beyond the average American's ability to imagine what actually occurred in China during this time period.  I couple of times while reading the book, I Googled the information being discussed because I could not believe it could be true.  It was.  This book should be required reading for anyone who questions the need for the 1st or 2nd amendments.
2218506
I am glad that the author had the courage to write about her horrible life. What a story, very hard to believe that people can be this evil. It may be a hard read for some people, because her reality is very brutal, but that is how life can be.
I hope it helped the author to write the book and work out some of the issues she had to live through.
2941387
This book makes one think about what if this really happened. How many people would be prepared?  It's too real not to believe.
2671550
A fun, adventurous read but difficult to believe. The characters are not fully developed and are more like caricatures than people. The story is out there and it's impossible to suspend belief. But it's still a good read because the plot's so wild and interesting.

To Guys: Don't read this and think it gives you some insight into the female mind; it's written by a dude and that shows.
2930680
This book has been highly touted by some but I was disappointed. It is hard for me to believe that these two missionaries are very realistic. The book is imaginatively written but I could not suspend my disbelief quite enough to really enjoy it. The villains seem right out of someone's strange dreams and the missionaries are not like any I have ever known. The attempt to be "realistic" falls on its face.
845587
I've known about the horrors of what could happen but to understand the depth of the corruption is unbelievable.  Praying and taking action is needed.
1707953
A little far-fetched, or, maybe it isn't !!!!!

Makes you think and wonder.
2293545
A thought provoking story on life in a world that is hard to imagine.  Selling a child is one of many unfathomable thoughts to ponder.
1451300
I found it hard to believe the conditions described in the book. The oppressive political environment, the brutal, "Big Brother" control of the population, and the passivity of the citizenry didn't seem possible in the world of today--especially in such a high tech country. After researching the actuality, I'm even more appalled than when I thought the book had to be really far-out fiction.

The story is intriguing, with sympathetic characters and heart-rending situations.