"He thought I was an angel from God." In March, 2005, Ashley Smith made headlines around the globe when she miraculously talked her way out of the hands of alleged courthouse killer Brian Nichols after he took her hostage for seven hours in her suburban Atlanta apartment.
In this powerful and inspirational true story, the 27-year-old widowed mother shares the little-known details of her traumatic ordeal, and expands on how her faith and the bestselling book, "The Purpose-Driven Life," helped her survive and bring the alleged killer's murderous rampage to a peaceful end.
Like her captor, Ashley Smith too, has faced darkness and despair. Yet even during the most desolate times of her life, she yearned for something better. Seeking a new life, she moved to Atlanta, got a job, enrolled in a medical assistant program, and was beginning to find her way to becoming the kind of mom she wanted her little six-year-old daughter to have. Then she was taken hostage.
Here is Ashley Smith's gripping account of how this nightmare scenario developed into a remarkable connection between a man wanted for multiple murders and a single mother struggling to make a fresh beginning from her checkered and tragic past.
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Reviewed by Louise Garner (Saint James, MN), October 24, 2009
Ashley Smith's story not only gives account of the traumatic incident in her life - but in the life of her captor.
The end result is amazing and shows the mighty power of God!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lilla Kira,Lyna Ficsor (6077 Orgovany,), October 12, 2009
Very interesting story, well written. I was especially glad to learn that Ashley's life got changed that night, she was able to quit drogs that night and make her relationship strong with Jesus.
It can make a nice gift.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by christine (missouri), October 03, 2009
this was truly an eye opener. this book about her experience shows how god works in all circumstances. i am happy to have read that through her terrifying experience she did not give up on god. her faith in him helped her through her ordeal. god is mighty and he will never leave you nor forsake you. remember that with god all things are possible. great book!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sherrill (Canada), September 26, 2009
This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to be encouraged. Ashley has been incredibly honest in this book and I know she continues to live a God honouring life.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Marina Webb (Williamstown, WV), September 16, 2009
This book was awesome! I read the whole thing in one night,I just couldn't put it down. Be sure to have kleenex with you when you read it,it will definatly tug at your heart.I had read the Purpose Driven Life and to be honest was a little disappointed, but what she got out of it made it all worthwhile.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Janice Walen (Glenfield, ND), September 15, 2009
Wonderful. Had to keep reading to the end. Loved it.How very brave she was, but only because she put her trust in God to help her.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Wanda Newman (Gadsden, TN), September 14, 2009
I bought this book for someone else so I have not read any of it except for what's in the jacket of the book. The person I bought it for is really enjoying the book. She said it is so hard for her to put down once she starts reading.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mary Huffnagle (Shawnee, OK), September 12, 2009
Ordered this for my daughter. She enjoys true life drama. It looked so good, I ended up reading it myself before I sent it to her. Great book!
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