Small Sacrifices (Abridged): A True Story of Passion and Murder Audiobook

" The original book is great but the audio version leaves a lot to be desired. First, as much a I love Ann Rule, I did NOT care for her as the narrator due to the sound of her voice AND didn't realize it was abridged so audio book is too short for me. "

" Couldn't put it down. An unbelievable true crime story. "

" Very sad story about a mother shooting her kids killing one out of three. It took a while for the court system to try her but they did and I was happy when she was found guilty. "

" I read this book when my children were very small and I must say that it was disturbing what some "mothers" can do. I enjoy Ann Rule's books in general and this was no exception. "

" This was a really interesting book about a true crime story, though it was disturbing to think that a mother could do that to her own children. Antisocial behavior at it's height. Well written, researched and interesting. "

" Way too long and drawn out! "

" It would be hard to rate any true crime as excellent just because of the sheer evil of crime. However Ann is so thorough in her investigations and tries to bring every horrible crime to a satisfying ending that when I need a break from fictional mysteries she is who I turn to. "

" I remember this one a lot- I get chills just remembering. Great book but a lot of hers aren't for someone who doesn't read true crime usually. They (not to mention the pictures) can be pretty grisly. "

" Disturbing but, then what did you expect? I wonder if Ann Rule is able to sleep at night. "

" About a selfish woman that tried to kill her kids just to get her boyfriend. She was sent to prison for life. "

" This story was so horrifying to me to read as a young adult. It had great effect on me and taught me that maternal instincts are not always instinctual. Chilling to read. "

" My favorite true crime writer, her books are so well researched and engrossing. "

" Pure Ann Rule. Sad, but compelling story. Being a mother it was a bit more difficult to read. "

" true story of Diana Downs and the murder of her kids. excellent story makes u wonder what these people think that these innocent beings become so expendable and inconvenient --people like tht shouldn't have kids. "

" ann rule is the best "

" Desperation, incredible sorrow, well told story "

" seriously disturbing stuff, all the more so because its a true story. "

" I am not done with this one yet, but so far it is really good. I like how this one reads more like a story, it's been easier for me to get into it. "

" The psychological aspect of the sociopath is what intrigues me about Ann Rule's books. She has a way of analyzing the criminal mind that I find both fascinating and horrifying at the same time. I look forward to reading more. "

" This debut author might turn out to be a hack, but I still enjoyed this light mystery-thriller chick read (do you really know who your husband is?) "

" I read this a long time ago, but this is the book that made Ann Rule my favorite author. I am planning on reading this book again. "

" I enjoy reading true crime, and this captivated me! "

" I'm a huge Ann Rule fan, and I suddenly found the need to reread this true story about a mom that tried every which way to avoid conviction in the murder and attempted murder of her kids. "

" Unbelievable what this woman did to her kids. Or did she? "

" She is the master of true crime writing. "

" Loved it. Great true crime. Well balanced between psychological study and courtroom drama. This woman convinces me even more that there is no rehabilitating a sociopath. Google her and watch her parole hearing...she changes her story again! "

" Ann Rule has better access to criminal investigations than any other crime writer, but her terrible writing and insinuation of herself into the story ruins every book. "

" Hard to imagine that this is a true story...it will make you cry. "

" I have read mostly all of Ann Rules True Crime books. There is no better author who has come close to bringing a case so alive. Small Sacrifice was my first book. I could not put the book down. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I felt like I was living the entire story while reading this book. "

" Another great book by Ann Rule. Chilling book that reads like a great suspense novel, loved the updates at the end. "

" OMG, Farrah did a great job in the movie, but Ann wrote the hell outta this book. That damn Diane was a nut, and you can read all about this crazy woman's sacrifice of her own children for the sake of some man. And there's so much more! You will not be able to put this book down! "

" For book club. I actually finished this in April, but, se la vie.This was an interesting read and well written. Hard for me to say I liked it a lot as the subject matter was so disturbing. "

" I Liked this book because it had content that was close to my heart. I have children and the horror that this mother put her children through is unbelievable. I continued to read because I just couldn't believe a mother would ever do such a thing, it had to be someone else. "

" One of the saddest books I ever read. "

" Excellent book! One of the best I've ever read! "

" Ann Rule expertly details the story of a sociopathic woman who shoots her children in a delusional attempt to win over one of her married boyfriends. The case is both bizarre and fascinating. "

" I couldn't put this book down. It is horrifying and interesting at the same time. Being a mother of two it is very hard to understand this woman and the reason she could have for doing this, however, I feel that she did commit this crime. "