If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister's Story of Love, Murder, and Liberation Audiobook

" I read this book in less than 24 hours...could not put it down. It was a hard book to read...but a riveting true story of two sisters in relationships with bad men. This was a different book than I thought it would be from reading the jacket...the book was really more about the author and her awful, horrible bad relationships with men. That and in tandem, what she knew about her sister's relationships--equally horrible, tragic and in the end fatal. "

" Great book! couldn't put it down "

" While the title tells you it is not a happy ending, it is a great story. the self discovery of one woman and the love between two sisters is endearing, something not lost on anyone who reads this. I highly recommend this. "

" Meh. I like a good true crime read, and although this delivered, I didn't like the way the author told the story. The story was technically about her sister, but the author wrote 70% about her own abusive relationship and what she was going through. Although it was relevant to the story, I thought I was going to read more about her sister's story. Obviously, with the sister dead she couldn't have told her own story, but I don't know -- I still felt like the author did a poor job of telling her sister's life story. Also, I remained bitter when the author attacked her sister's weight. I'm very sensitive to that issue in life, but I felt like she was acting holier-than-thou about her ability to manage her weight and her sister's inability to manage her's. I didn't appreciate the way she approached it. As usual, weight is an easy target - even if you're dead. So, there are my thoughts. I gave it a solid 2 stars. "

" As depressing as this book was I give it 4 stars for the strong family relationship in it. Although very dysfunctional, (aren't we all??)there was a lot to learn about family support and being there for each other, yet still giving space to each other. "

" This is a must read for every woman (probably every man). It tells of the subtleties in which women suffer abuse or are demeaned (often times with no malicious intent). It is the story of two intelligent and resourceful women who fall prey to abusive partners. Goes to show that no one is immune. Purchased on a Friday night and finished on Sunday morning. Excellent book. "

" I was tempted to put this in the realm of one star hell, but I don't think it deserves to go that low. It's not that Latus isn't a good writer technically, it was just that the book is advertised as being about the death of Amy. I am in full support of Latus giving background to that and also giving her heartfelt reaction to what happened. I could NOT get through how self centered this book was! And it always read to me like Latus felt she was OWED something. There would also be huge life changing things in the book that she gave NO details for. Like switching from journalism to botany. A breakup with an abusive boyfriend - to the man who took broken her into his arms and then turned out to be a piece of crap as well. Where are the transitions? Latus comes off as being extremely judgmental, she puts herself about others including Amy. It was hard to swallow. And really, how many times does she need to mention that her sister was overweight? I was happy to be finished with this book and grateful that the last three chapters actually dealed more with Amy's story. "

" The author's writing style is very sparse and to the point. Which I really enjoyed. She was graphic at times, so beware. She does use the F word kind of alot. It's about the abuse of both the writer and her sister.....kind of hard to read, but worth it. Made me grateful for my life now. "

" A pretty good read. Like I've said, I'm no book reviewer I just know that I enjoyed reading this and found her story interesting. "

" In order to enjoy this book at all, I had to let go of my expectations that it was about Amy's death and just accept the book as Janine's unloading her life story of abuse and domestic violence. After that it was interesting enough but still not what I was hoping for. "

" I picked this book up at Target. I was expecting a murder mystery of some type, but got something completely different. I am really enjoying this book. "

" The author does come off as self-centered. I will say that she is unflinchingly honest which is a good thing in a memoir, but I had to force myself to finish the book. "

" Good book, however not what I was expecting. "

" Great book club selection - generated great discussion. Well written. "

" This book was fabulous- a must read. "

" 2 sisters, both abused. One goes missing. "

" This book was so bad. It's not so much a sister's story of love, murder, and liberation, as it is a sister's story of murder and the writer's own story of bad relationships. The two are not connected. "

" This book was heart breaking as well as scary. Kept me awake many nights. "

" Intensely disturbing "

" Just a very touching true tale about domestic abuse and what can really end up happening in the end. Really makes you think. "

" This book was compulsively readable. Unfortunately it is mis-packaged as the story of Amy Latus' murder, when in reality the whole thing is basically Janine's autobiography. Despite everything she has been through, Janine is not a terribly likable narrator. "

" this book seemed like it would be a really good book and how people go missing the book was a good read and fast and to amy the book does talk about her sister all the way through "

" True story. Difficult subject matter, but very good read. "

" if you don't fully comprehend the issue(s) of domestic violence, you should read this book. It's a lot deeper issue than the average person might think. This is heavy, but it's real life...no sugar coating in this book. "

" This book is engaging and beautifully written. It is, however, about domestic abuse and the murder of the author's sister. Kind of a downer. "

" Everyone who has ever or will ever be in a relationship should read this book. "

" An eye-opening read for sure... "

" This memoir makes me want to call each member of my family, especially my sister, and tell them how much I love them, make sure they are safe, and then keep doing that every day. "

" A sad, gut wrenching and strong story of domestic violence. "

" the women is this book made me so sad...they really thought very little of themselves...tragic story "

" This title of this book is very misleading. I assumed it would be about disappearance of the author's sister. It is not, it's about the author's destructive relationships, which is not the kind of story I was anticipating when I picked it up. "

" Anyone who has lived with an abusive spouse or has a friend or family member who has done so, should read this book! "

" Didn't finish it. Lame. Females being constantly victimized by the men in their life and allowing it to happen over and over again without taking steps to avoid it. "

" True story. Difficult subject matter, but very good read. "

" Good book! Had a hard time putting it down when I didn't have time to read it. Wanted to read it all the time!!!!! Very intense story about two women.Definitely would recommended this to anyone to read, man or woman! :) "

" This is more of a rant about the authors Co-Dependent life style then about her sisters murder... The writing is not bad and some ppl maybe able to relate, although, all-in-all it was a waste of my time. "