4 stars

This memoir of the author is one that simply rivets readers from the start all the way to the end. It was a story of maturing, finding love and finding mistrusts. The fact that this is based off of real life makes you think how cruel the world can be and not every one that steps into your life, is there to stay. In fact, there are some you wish that could just leave, and there are others you wish that you could prevent from leaving, but life never goes according to how you planned it. Christine Handy recalls the course of her life, who she met and what she did. At first, it's a bit like everyone else's, then it's more like uniquely hers. Sadly, her sociopath of an ex, has a lot to do with it.

okay, wait..

What a ride! This is a brilliant story that keeps you gripped at every second of, what's next? Is Chrissy going to stand up for herself, is Alexander going to fess up? The suspense was just there!

Although this book is written in past-tense, it is quite an easy ready. In fact, there is not much dialogue, nor is their any plot piece that the narrator, Chrissy herself, didn't explain.

In fact, at the end of the book, Chrissy keeps the readers updated - what actually happened to Alexander in the end, which makes for a satisfying finish.

so, to read or not to read?

If memoirs and biographies are your thing, this is totally for you! It was a great retelling of Chrissy Handy's life that should not be missed if that happens to catch your interest!

Wow! What a book, what a story….Except its not, it’s the actual life of a woman and her family who were tricked by an experience conman.
I read this in less 24 hours, the writing had be gripped from the beginning. The initial chapters outlines Chrissy’s carefree life up to and including her marriage into the wealthy Handy family, her becoming a wealthy divorcee with 3 children and the delves into the incredible story of how she was manipulated into believing some outrageous and crazy lies before losing everything.
Would recommend highly, this could be fiction!