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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Echols, of the “West Memphis Three,” grew up a destitute outcast who found solace in music and black clothing. In 1994, he and two friends were (falsely) convicted of the brutal “satanic ritualistic” murders of three young boys. While Echols sat on death row for nearly two decades, he kept a journal, from which sprung this incredibly well-written, eloquent, and truly fascinating, memoir. ⬇️

“One day they took us swimming. I didn‘t go into the pool. I just sat under an umbrella, dressed in all-black and watched everyone else.”

I feel you, Damien. I‘m in this quote and I don‘t like it 🤣😂🤣

This was such an interesting book. So so much so. My heart breaks for him and I have more and more times where I question my reality.

I just want to stay in bed all day with my doggie and my book!

I truly enjoyed the chapter in which he talked about his love for his wife and how much she transformed him. (Got me to consider reading the book he wrote about it, Yours for Eternity)

Watched some of the paradise lost documentaries and now excited to start this one!

This book contains Damien Echols' story of life before, during, and after being on death row in Arkansas. He known around the world as the "leader" of the so-called West Memphis Three. They were all tried and convicted of murdering three young boys as part of satanic rituals. They were released upon an Alford Plea after exhausting their appeals. Echols' writing is strong, if at some points repetitive. Definitely an interesting read. 3.5/4?

1) Starbucks Iced Coffee I doctored
2) I don't watch too much tv on my own. It's usually Disney Jr.
3) Tagged/pictured. It's interesting. Definitely a good read for someone curious about his side of story.
4) Cold & dreary 😩😩
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I have a little less than an hour to kill before I can open my #cupidgoespostal box, and it's killing me. I'm so excited for my first swap! I have to find another book to start before I do bad things. Thinking about starting the tagged book, which I got from Book Outlet. I found the whole case of the West Memphis Three fascinating and hadn't realized he had written a book. It's gonna be heavy, but I want to give it a try.

He lived a nightmare, and this book feels very honest. It's a gripping story, and he gives you a glimpse of what death row is really like. Nice to hear the story from the man in the middle of the storm!

Currently reading this. Have you read it? Or any other book about West Memphis three?

2/5⭐️Interesting story! Didn't really like it's language. Read in September 2016

Very moving and heartbreaking at the same time. Well written and extremely interesting.

Although I can of course understand why, he comes across as so angry and bitter. Not a comfortable read, which it shouldn't be I guess, but filled with utter hopelessness. Thumbs down from me I'm afraid

Interesting peek into what went on during his time on death row. Inspirational in the fact that he held it together and didn't lose his mind.