Still Room for Hope
A Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Forgiveness, and Freedom
by Alisa Kaplan
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Pub Date Apr 07 2015 | Archive Date May 07 2015
FaithWords / Center Street | FaithWords
Description
"These were boys we knew, boys we trusted. 'They wouldn't do that to you,' she insisted. I wanted to believe her. But I couldn't..."
On July 6, 2002, sixteen-year-old Alisa Kaplan woke, sick and disoriented, in the passenger seat of her car. She'd been at a party the night before, but there was a big blank hole where her own memories of the night should have been. So what happened at that party? Why couldn't she remember anything about the night before?
As the appalling, terrifying details of that night began to surface, it ignited a media frenzy and a storm of controversy with Alisa trapped at the center: A straight-laced, straight-A student, sexually assaulted by three male friends-all caught on videotape.
Her fight for justice pitted her against some of Southern California's most powerful families, and made her the target of a devastating smear campaign. Despite the evidence, the corruption and humiliation of her first trial resulted in a hung jury, and sent her spiraling into the oblivion of meth addiction.
But on the threshold of her last chance and darkest moment, Alisa discovered: There was still room for hope.
Now she recounts her gripping story of transforming from victim to survivor: How she got a second chance, broke her silence, and found faith and grace in God on her way to rebuilding a stronger, meaningful life.
Courageous and heartbreaking, Alisa's hope-filled account demonstrates that redemption is always possible, and forgiveness can transform anyone.
On July 6, 2002, sixteen-year-old Alisa Kaplan woke, sick and disoriented, in the passenger seat of her car. She'd been at a party the night before, but there was a big blank hole where her own memories of the night should have been. So what happened at that party? Why couldn't she remember anything about the night before?
As the appalling, terrifying details of that night began to surface, it ignited a media frenzy and a storm of controversy with Alisa trapped at the center: A straight-laced, straight-A student, sexually assaulted by three male friends-all caught on videotape.
Her fight for justice pitted her against some of Southern California's most powerful families, and made her the target of a devastating smear campaign. Despite the evidence, the corruption and humiliation of her first trial resulted in a hung jury, and sent her spiraling into the oblivion of meth addiction.
But on the threshold of her last chance and darkest moment, Alisa discovered: There was still room for hope.
Now she recounts her gripping story of transforming from victim to survivor: How she got a second chance, broke her silence, and found faith and grace in God on her way to rebuilding a stronger, meaningful life.
Courageous and heartbreaking, Alisa's hope-filled account demonstrates that redemption is always possible, and forgiveness can transform anyone.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781455553839 |
| PRICE | $24.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Marie T, Reviewer
One of the best things about this book, it is is centered on Jesus! Yes, there was her story, but the point wasn't her or her journey but Jesus. Not only was her story compelling and real, but it was hopeful, but only because of Jesus. The author was very good at keeping that in perspective. A real perspective and understanding on a very hard topic, and as stated by the author, one that is still talked about in whispers.
Not for younger audiences for sure with the information that was shared, but it was done tastefully and tactfully. Written in a way that someone who has not experienced this, would be able to understand better of what is needed in the aftermath.
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