Do you remember in 2005 hearing about an escaped convict in Atlanta that had taken a woman prisoner in her own apartment after a killing spree? I just read the book, Captive, written by Ashley Smith (the woman who was kidnapped) with Stacy Mattingly. Captive has been turned into a movie, which releases this Friday, September 18th!
About the Book: CAPTIVE, based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is a thrilling drama about the spiritual collision of two broken lives. When Brian Nichols - on the run as the subject of a city wide manhunt and desperate to make contact with his newborn son - takes recovering meth addict Ashley Smith hostage in her own apartment, she turns for guidance to Rick Warren’s best-selling inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life. While reading aloud, Ashley and her would-be killer each face crossroads where despair and death intersect hope.
What I Thought: Captive is an edge of your seat read. You feel like you are right there with Ashley Smith as she is held hostage in her apartment. Ashley herself was trying to change her life at the time, and the hours spent held hostage seemed to be a kind of transformation for herself. She was so brave and smart in how she handled her captor, talking about the Bible, her own experiences, and reading from The Purpose Driven Life. Along with her story are pictures and a Tribute to the Victims. I am excited to see the movie, coming out September 18th!
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11 comments:
This is definitely a movie that I want to see. The story sounds very compelling and inspirational.
I would love to see this movie. Sounds very interesting and right up my alley
Just watched the preview on the facebook page...and yeah, I'd like to see that movie.
Sounds very good, would love to see it!
I am very interested in watching the movie, Captive after reading the book.
I would love to see this movie.
I am interested in the movie & book.
Yes I would love to see this movie. This sounds just like the movies that I love
i would love to see this movie, but I want to read the book first
Yes, I would love to see the movie!
Yes I definitely want to see the movie and also read the book. Thank you for tge chance :)
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