Ryan Martin

Amazing story

Reviewed: 03-13-24

Out of roughly 500 titles, this has been one of my favorites so far.

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Places like this still exist

Reviewed: 12-04-23

For anyone who's been through a program anything like this, please proceed with caution. Speaking for myself, I have been through a program similar in many ways to what's described in this book and reading/listening to this was like ripping open old wounds that once took many years to heal. There was nothing therapeutic about it for me and I struggled getting through it, mostly doing so out of my own stubbornness and refusal to let it win; which I should've just listened to my gut reaction and stopped ¼ of the way through. It dug up a lot of bad memories and "triggered" me to the point I practically felt as if I was reliving a lot of the old trauma. So please proceed with caution if this applies to you... or better still, for your own good please just don't proceed at all.
That being said..
This author did a really good job of articulating what the program is like with an exceptional attention to detail. I rated it 4 stars because I can see how other listeners could find it confusing and might think she's crediting the program for her success in life, as well as saving her from a seedy existence. I, however, read between the lines and see how the program most likely took away part of her soul and left her with even more trauma she'll probably spend the remainder of her years trying to cope with. For as detailed as the book was, the ending seemed glossed over and rushed through.

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Phenomenal

Reviewed: 07-10-23

It's one of the best books I've read/listened to in quite some time. You won't be disappointed.

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Shocking but drags on

Reviewed: 08-14-22

Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, all can probably agree that this book seems to just drag on. I'm not entirely sure if it's just that or if the author could also benefit in a class for storytelling, but it takes away from what's otherwise a very interesting story.

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Unnecessarily Dramatic

Reviewed: 07-25-22

This is a terrifying story, but a few things about the story were just as unnerving for me as the horrors within. First and foremost, you quickly get the sense that the lady going through the experience is overly dramatic and reactionary. So whether she's pinned to the ceiling of her room being assaulted by a demon, passing a stranger while walking down the street, or probably even when she goes to the bakery and finds out that they're out of her favorite donut—"the bones in her body fill with chills", or "every hair on her neck stands up".. I seriously picture her freaking out like this all the time whether or not it's paranormal at all. I picture it happening if her husband forgot to pick up the milk, or say an ant found its way into the kitchen. I'm doing my best to make light of it, when in reality I feel for anyone who's overly sensitive like this as they probably can't help it and would have a lot of work to do overcoming it.
The other much simpler reason I was so unnerved was the way she treated strangers. After putting herself in the public eye in every way possible to her, she immediately judged every person who took interest, unless they were famous of course.
With all that being said... The story itself truly is very frightening. I just wish I didn't need to try so hard figuring out where she ended and what was happening began. Overall it's still worth it as a book, is well written, and will keep your entertained whether or not you believe in the paranormal.

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A+

Reviewed: 07-20-22

I almost returned this having no idea how it ended up in my list, but I'm so glad that I didn't. Yes, she is Roseanne's daughter. No, the book is not all about Roseanne. Jenny is telling her own story. She is intelligent, funny, crafty, and much much more. This book also helped me a lot as I've gone through many of the same things as her and she did a much better job than I ever could have at articulating them.

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Mostly disappointing and a bit xenophobic

Reviewed: 03-15-22

When I purchased this book, I was hoping to hear about the life of an exorcist. I wanted to hear about what it's like to perform an exorcism and maybe even give details from one or two. I also would have enjoyed knowing more about the process and what it's like to be one.
The book isn't a total loss, though. There are some great points here, and I too hope that exorcism becomes more accessible for those in need. Father Amorth spends large chunks of the book pushing his personal opinion rather than being informative. In some sections, he even comes across as bitter.
I was incredibly disappointed once he made clear his homophobia. I also found it disappointing that the book lacked details of any actual exorcism beyond a sentence or two. He also comes across a bit hypocritical, claiming that anything supernatural (psychics, medicine men, etc..) is from Satan, except when he uses their services himself.

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Beware

Reviewed: 03-20-21

It's a timeless and great book that, if you believe in this sort of thing, will haunt you. That being said, beware before reading this, whether or not you believe. Some of the content is so grotesque that it's the kind of thing you cannot unhear. It becomes incredibly vile and even gross at times. If you are religious be warned that you will be exposed to some of the most sacrilegious material I've ever come across.
None of the above is talking down on the book, it's merely a warning to those who may be sensitive to any of the things described.

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Such a crazy life he's lived.

Reviewed: 02-02-21

I rated the performance 4 out of 5 and that isn't the fault of the narrator. The narrator did an excellent job, but he isn't gucci. The audiobook greatly suffered from not having Gucci reading it himself, especially since he has such a distinct voice. That being said, it's fascinating to hear all of the things he has been through—yet how he repeatedly triumphs throughout all of that adversity.

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She's Come Undone

Reviewed: 08-24-19

loved it couldn't stop listening even went to bed with it and the narrator was excellant.

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