Living With Conviction, Toby Dorr
Living With Conviction, Toby Dorr
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Living With Conviction
Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices

Author: Toby Dorr, Dana Wright

Narrator: Toby Dorr

Unabridged: 7 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/17/2022

Synopsis

Toby Dorr's memoir exemplifies a story of redemption through her recounting the events that led to aiding a convicted murderer's escape from prison. Her story is a testament to the power of transformation and personal growth in a most unexpected way.The headline-grabbing escape excites readers, but Dorr's prison experiences offer a unique perspective on the criminal justice system. Her story delves deeply into the psychological and emotional challenges of incarceration, as well as the healing and transformative power of resilience. Through understanding and processing her traumas, Dorr discovered a sense of purpose and direction in her life, despite the hardships of her prison sentence.This memoir, a gripping and powerful tale of heartbreak, courage, grace, and redemption, touches and inspires. Filled with drama, action, and adventure, at its core it is a story of personal growth and self-discovery. Through her captivating and emotional narration, Dorr invites listeners to join her on a journey that explores the human capacity for change and forgiveness, and how even in the darkest of moments, there is hope for a better future.For true crime enthusiasts, Dorr's memoir is a must-listen. It offers a rare insight into the complexities and nuances of criminal behavior and the impact it has on those who find themselves caught up in it. Far beyond a tale of crime and punishment, this story is one of resilience and an inspiring reminder that redemption is always possible.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa of Troy on March 09, 2024

A True Story: Love and a Prison Break! Living With Conviction by Toby Dorr is an unbelievably true story about a prison break. Lifetime also featured this story in the film, Jailbreak Lovers. On February 12, 2006, Toby Dorr helped John Manard escape from prison at The Lansing Correctional Facility. In......more

Goodreads review by Valerity (Val) on July 06, 2022

This book is about the so-called Dog Lady who went into a prison regularly to pick up and drop off dogs for a prisoner dog training program. After falling for an inmate after a long and loveless marriage, they decided to break him out and run away together. It also shares her experiences after her a......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on June 13, 2022

The following is an honest review of "Living with Conviction: An Unexpected Sisterhood in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices"— At first glance, Toby Dorr’s brilliant and powerful memoir "Living with Conviction" has all the promise of a thrilling ride for anyone looking for a “larger-than-life” adventu......more

Goodreads review by Pat on June 26, 2022

I need to give a disclaimer. I used to work as a prison/forensic psychologist. So when I first heard about Toby and her book, I rolled my eyes—yet another woman who falls for an inmate. I’d seen it several times. But then I read Toby’s book. She bares her soul as she walks readers through her story,......more

Goodreads review by Laura on July 08, 2022

Have you ever made a bad decision? I think everyone has a decision they regretted making at some point in their life. For some people, those decisions are so major that they upend their lives. This is true in the case of Toby Dorr. Toby was a successful middle-aged mother and wife. She had started a......more

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