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I Survived

I married a charming man. Then he tried to kill me. A true story.

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I Survived

By: Victoria Cilliers
Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
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I Survived is Victoria Cilliers' chilling, eye-opening story of marriage and attempted murder, revealing the truth about a case that made headlines around the world. Now the subject of a major Channel 4 documentary The Fall: Skydive Murder Plot.

On Easter Sunday 2015, experienced skydiver Victoria Cilliers undertook a parachute jump, a gift from her husband, British army sergeant Emile Cilliers. Her parachutes failed to open and she plummeted 4,000 feet to the ground, sustaining life-threatening injuries. Miraculously, she survived. Then the police arrived at her door. Someone had tampered with her parachute and they suspected Emile.

In I Survived Victoria describes how she fell for Emile, and how the charming man she thought she knew gradually revealed a darker side, chipping away at her self-worth until she found it impossible to sift truth from lies. Can she really believe that her husband – the father of their two young children – tried to kill her? As more shocking revelations come to light, and she has to face his trial and relentless media scrutiny, she struggles to come to terms with the past. Even a guilty verdict does not free her because Emile is not ready to let her go . . .

Powerful and honest, this is the story of a woman who was put through hell and yet found the strength to forge a new life for herself and her children.

Crime Murder True Crime Women Marriage Exciting Inspiring Scary

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This was so gripping I could not stop listening. So much strength from Victoria who went through the unimaginable. At times I wanted to shake her but it's easier when you're outside the domestic abuse situation to see the red flags which seem blazingly obvious from the outside.

Amazing book

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This was my first audible book and I loved it. I'm glad that Vicky has found the strength to move on.

Loved it

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So much respect for Victoria. Her strength, courage and determination is an inspiration to all women. I wish her and her family every good thing for the future. Thank you for writing this incredible book Victoria.

Wow! What a strong woman!

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I have recently escaped a coercive and controlling relationship and whilst mine didn’t end with my attempted murder, it could have done. Reading this book has helped me reconcile some of the guilt I felt for running away. It’s brilliantly written and helpful for anyone struggling with domestic abuse, current and past. I’m grateful for the strength of Victoria for writing it.

Very helpful

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Many people will relate to the feeling of fighting for your kids welfare but this survivor brings a whole new meaning of bravery.
Amazed by her and can't state how honoured to hear her story.
I can relate to the feeling of being abused and I have came out of a dangerous relationship so it was comforting I am doing the right thing too.

Heartbreaking but inspiring...can certainly relate

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