Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard Audiobook

" An absolute must read. I didn’t want it to end! "

" Similar to Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, but this girl made her life harder on herself than it even was. Interesting direction in the 'difficult childhood' genre (my favorite reads): because here it's clear that it's not the circumstances, even with drug addict parents, dumpster clothes and barely enough food, it's all in how you cope. "

" Excellent read. Better than Glass Castle! "

" Liz Murray grew up in a filthy apartment where her daily routine was not structure and school, rather striving to fit into her parents' drug centered lives. Her teenage years were spent homeless in New York. Her inspiring ability to independently overcome all odds and make her life change was influenced strongly by an alternative school led by passionate teachers. If you ever doubt YOUR ability to make things happen in life, read this book and you will change your mind! "

" Absolutely amazing ! Little too fast towards the end but knowing that someone can make such difference in her life all alone is unbelievable . Highly recommend it ! "

" Fantastic read. Highly recommend this book. Truly inspiring!! "

" This book was difficult to read in parts because it is hard to believe that children can actually live threw situtations like this. At the same time it is very inspirational to see what Liz does with her life. It just goes to show that you can't always control what happens to you in your life but you can control how you let it affect you. "

" A moving story about love, hope, & overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Liz's tale will draw you in and keep you captivated. It's so sad to think that some people live in these conditions (or worse) and very inspiring to see that some do make it out successfully. Definitely eye opening for those of us who have led a pretty sheltered lifestyle. Liz truly is an amazing person. Great read! "

" I read Breaking Night in a few short days because I found Liz Murray's story so compelling. I was moved by every move she made that brought her from the Bronx all the way to Harvard. Liz Murray amazed me with the courageous decision she made. At some points in the story I was frustrated with where her life was taking her, but she managed to turn it around and completely change her future. I highly recommend this book! "

" Not my usual read but really enjoyed it. Couldn't put it down. "

" I loved this story of a young girls's survival while being raised by cocaine addict parents. "

" This book was ok but felt it moved vary slowly. I was ready for it to be done while still halfway through it. Do I recommend it... no. "

" It's a great book for me as a teacher teaching in an at risk school to have more compassion and understanding of where my students came from and their struggle . "

" Memoirs like these are at times very sad, deeply moving, heart wrenching and inspirational. How Liz not only survived, but went on to thrive is nothing short of a miracle. "

" I could not put it down, read it in one sitting. It's a sad but nonetheless inspiring story that our kids should read; it would help them realize how safe and fortunate they are! Loved it. "

" Great book....great story and a wonderful speaker. Liz spoke at a local event and she was excellent. "

" This one was very hard to read but a very inspiring and amazing true story. "

" I loved this book. The story sucked me in immediately--of course, I'm a sucker for a good memoir. I was enthralled with Liz's story, and it was extremely well-written. I would recommend it. "

" Liz Murray has amazed me, how she turned out against the odds is beyond words. I won't forget this book in a hurry.. Thank you Liz! "

" my expectations were low, and it was actually pretty good. "

" Life through the eye's of a child whose parents are drug addicts. No pity asked for, no suggestion of victimization, just the facts and how she felt and handled whatever comes along. Very good book and an inspiration to show that obstacles can be overcome given the right mindset. "

" I really liked this book. I actually could not put it down and i didn't stop until i finished reading it. This book inspires me to live up to my own dreams. One of the best books I've read. "

" Very well written, moving and inspirational... "

" Such a strong and inspiring story. This is a must read! "

" Everyone should read this book. That's really all there is to say! I'm sleep deprived from late nights of reading and not being able to put the book down. Just go read this heartbreaking yet courageous story. You'll be glad you did. "

" Non fiction. Hard to believe that this is true. Born to drug addicted parents who later die from AIDs. School drop out. Homeless at 15. NY Times college scholarship winner and Harvard graduate. You need to read this. I finished it in one day. "

" Heartbreaking, annoying, anger-inducing (at her parents) this is a story I could not put down. Liz Murray is someone I would love to sit down with, get to known, take to dinner and shake her hand. "

" The writing is weak, but the story is still compelling. I've always felt that education was the way out...and she certainly made that case. "

" Excellent memoir. Intense but so well written the pages fly by. "

" Amazing story. It's not for the faint of heart- it describes extremely graphic scenarios in this author's life. However, I give it five stars! "

" The most astounding life story I have ever read. I am completely stunned and can barely believe all the events in this book happened to a single young person. My thanks to Liz for her courage and for being willing to share it. "

" Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I found it gripping, and I was anxious to know what would happen next. As anxious as I was to keep reading, I didn't want it to be over, so I was sad when I finished it. "

" One of the most inspiring books I have read! Not only did I find this book inspiring but it made me realize how much I have taken my education for granted. "

" A gripping story of resilience and endurance. As an educator, this story helped me to understand the side of children's lives that I only gets hints about in schools. One of the best books I have read this year. "

" Very inspiring story with lots of great motivational quotes and advice. Proves that one can rise above their circumstances and choose the course of their lives. Highly recommend, material is definitely disturbing at times. "