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High: My Prison Journey as One of the Infamous Peru Two
- Narrated by: Maeve Smyth
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
The gritty prison memoir of Michaella McCollum, one half of the infamous 'Peru Two', imprisoned in a Peruvian jail for attempting to smuggle 11kg of cocaine from Peru to Madrid in August 2013.
She was just a regular girl, spending the summer working at a bar in Ibiza, until she was approached by a man who asked her if she'd like to make some quick, easy money...and it would change her life forever. This is the truth of her time in prison, told through her own diaries and letters to her mother, family and friends, recounting tales of vicious guards, psychotic inmates and horrendous prison conditions.
A brilliantly affecting tale of a naïve young girl who starts out in the Ibiza party scene and comes of age in the dark heart of Peru, before finally emerging into the sun a stronger, more confident, mature young woman.
COMING SOON TO BBC THREE - 'HIGH', A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT MICHEALLA'S ARREST, CONVICTION, AND TIME IN A SOUTH AMERICAN PRISON
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- T. Donnelly
- 09-11-21
I guess you either love it or hate it
I loved it. I couldn't stop listening. I had to find out what happened next. I remember the headlines but I didn't closely follow her story at the time. It really is fascinating, though. It seems that a lot of people have no sympathy for Michaella and let that cloud their view of the book.
I agree with other reviewers that there were times when she may have come across as entitled. She was also living better than most of the prisoners because <spoiler alert> she received a lot of food and money. Having said that, after listening to her tell her side of the story I think she is actually likeable. She did go through quite a lot and bettered herself in the process.
I also thought the narrator was very good at both telling the story and doing the accents of others in the book.
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- Suzanne
- 09-01-22
Excellent!
Truly loved this story.. could not stop listening.
I know there are mixed views but I’d say give it a go.
All prospective drug mules should be made to listen to this lol
She was def no angel but the experience has made for a strong and determined woman!
Well written and good narration :-)
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- MISS Elaine UNSWORTH
- 06-04-22
excellant read
great easy to listen to narrater, very interesting story about this young girl and glad she found the strength to get through her ordeal
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- Ann D
- 14-07-20
Excellent!
I really enjoyed this account of this young woman’s experiences. It is well written, interesting and maintains a pace throughout. I don’t agree with with the reviewers who believe that Michaella comes across as arrogant. Perhaps the comment stems from little attention being given to remorse about her agreeing to transport drugs. She was very young (just 19) at the time of the crime. She certainly appears to have felt guilty at the effect on her family, her mother in particular.
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- Laura
- 06-09-22
a great listen
loved this story from begining to end. Well narrated , great insight to Peru prison
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- sacha
- 14-05-21
Great listen
I thought this book was a great listen, I didn’t want to stop listening and definitely gave the authors side of the story, yes she was wrong, young and stupid but turned her life around 180 degrees
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- Louise Browne
- 04-07-20
Very good book
Was hooked on this book from start to finish. What an amazing real crazy story
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- Gerri
- 07-08-21
I couldn't stop listening
This book was amazing it was a very opened and honest account of everything that happened to Michaella, I would definitely recommend it to everyone and I'll definitely listen to it again.
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- TRACI
- 21-04-20
We all make mistakes
Stay strong. You’re experience is what has made you who you are today! A strong woman xxx
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- MR R C THEOBALD
- 10-04-20
very good.
really enjoyed it.
well read by the speaker.
well worth a listen.
An I sight into life in another country.
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