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True Story About The Will To Survive And The Courage To Forgive

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Kidnapping, Survival, Forgiveness To End All Wars: A True Story About The Will To Survive And The Courage To Forgive

To End All Wars: A True Story about the Will to Survive and the Courage to Forgive

by Ernest Gordon

4.7 out of 5

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This is a story about a young woman named Elizabeth Smart. In 2002, when she was just 14 years old, she was kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was held captive for nine months, during which time she was subjected to unimaginable horrors.

Elizabeth was repeatedly raped and tortured. She was starved and forced to drink her own urine. She was even threatened with death. But despite the abuse she endured, Elizabeth never gave up hope. She never lost her will to survive.

In March 2003, Elizabeth finally escaped from her captors. She was found walking along a highway in Sandy, Utah. She was taken to a hospital, where she was reunited with her family.

Elizabeth's story is a testament to the human spirit. It is a story of hope, courage, and forgiveness. It is a story that will inspire you to never give up, no matter what challenges you face.

The Will to Survive

Elizabeth Smart's story is a story of survival. She was kidnapped and held captive for nine months, during which time she was subjected to unimaginable horrors. But despite the abuse she endured, she never gave up hope. She never lost her will to survive.

There were many times when Elizabeth could have given up. She could have given up when she was first kidnapped. She could have given up when she was being raped and tortured. She could have given up when she was being starved and forced to drink her own urine. But she didn't. She kept fighting. She kept believing that she would one day be free.

Elizabeth's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, we must never give up hope. We must always believe that we can survive.

The Courage to Forgive

Elizabeth Smart's story is also a story of forgiveness. After she escaped from her captors, she could have easily chosen to hate them. She could have chosen to seek revenge. But she didn't. She chose to forgive them.

Forgiveness is not easy. It is not something that happens overnight. But it is possible. Elizabeth Smart's story shows us that forgiveness is possible, even after the most horrific crimes.

Forgiveness is not about forgetting what happened. It is not about condoning the actions of the perpetrator. Forgiveness is about letting go of the anger and resentment that we hold onto. It is about choosing to move on with our lives.

Elizabeth Smart's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that forgiveness is possible, even after the most horrific crimes. It shows us that we can choose to move on with our lives, even after we have been through something terrible.

Elizabeth Smart's story is a story of hope, courage, and forgiveness. It is a story that will inspire you to never give up, no matter what challenges you face. It is a story that will show you that forgiveness is possible, even after the most horrific crimes.

If you are interested in learning more about Elizabeth Smart's story, I encourage you to read her book, "My Story." It is a powerful and inspiring book that will change your life.

To End All Wars: A True Story about the Will to Survive and the Courage to Forgive

by Ernest Gordon

4.7 out of 5