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A Prayer Before Dawn

A Nightmare in Thailand

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A Prayer Before Dawn

By: Billy Moore
Narrated by: Rupert Farley
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About this listen

A Prayer Before Dawn is the true story of one man's fight to survive inside Klong Prem prison, the notorious Bangkok Hilton. Billy Moore traveled to Thailand to escape a life of drug addiction and alcoholism. He managed to overcome his inner demons for a time but relapsed after trying ya ba, a highly addictive form of methamphetamine. Moore's life quickly descended into chaos, drug dealing, and violence until he was eventually arrested and imprisoned in Klong Prem, a place where life has no value.

A Prayer Before Dawn is no ordinary prison memoir; it's the story of one man's struggle to survive in one of the world's toughest prisons. It's also a story of redemption in the most unlikely of places.

©2014 Billy Moore (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. True Crime Scary Thought-Provoking Inspiring Survival

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Wow what an eye opener English prisons are really a holiday camp compared to this hell

Brilliant

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great narrator, great story really enjoyed it.hope he stayes off the drugs and lives his life to the fullest.

well worth the listen really good book

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Thanks Billy, for letting us understand a little bit about a bit of your life. It reminds me to be grateful for what I've got. I hope you have found some peace and security.

a good listen, and a reminder to appreciate life

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Probably the best narration I've ever heard.
Rupert should get an award for his narration.
The story is also interesting but if I ever write a book, Rupert Farley is going to narrate it.

Liam

Probably the best narration I've ever heard

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loved it 10 out of 10 would listen again 😃😃😃😃😃 the film is good

brilliant listen

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