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Amanda Berry: A Short Story

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Amanda Berry, in the book Hope, kidnapped at 16 years of age, and was not found until 10 years went by. Being away from home, Amanda did not a normal life for a very long time. During this time, she wondered what life would have been like if she just said no to the guy whom she thought would give her a ride home that night. Her mind was pulled in many conflicting directions by longing desires of going home, pondered if she would make it out of there alive, and wishing that she had just listened to her mom and not walk home alone. There was not a day that went by that Amanda didn't miss her family, and just wanted to be safe at home. “I never thought i would miss my mom sooooo much! But it’s true. You never know what you got ’til it’s gone!

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