I listened to the podcast, I saw the series and now I've read the book. If it wasn't for my addiction to True Crime podcasts I would have missed out on Debra's story of love, survival and heartbreak.
The book is much grittier and scarier than the portrayal in the TV series. Debra opens up her life story while others would have hid it potentially saving many other women from a similar or worse fate.
John Meehan was a predator and he found his perfect prey. He did, what is typical of abusers. He isolated his prey, manipulated them and lied over and over again. John Meehan waved red flag after red flag but his master manipulation made it invisible.
Debra's account will leave you frustrated until you realize that you can't and shouldn't victim blame. It's easier to look in from the outside and make judgments. She has a history of abuse making her the perfect target.
The writing can be repetitive but it is a simple read especially if your a fan of the TV series.
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