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Sway
Written by Matthew John Bocchi
Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
After his father died on 9/11 in the World Trade Center, nine-year-old Matthew John Bocchi began an obsessive quest to find out exactly how he died. He researched video tapes, pictures, blogs, anything that could potentially answer the question looming in his mind: was his father one of the jumpers? In the first memoir told by a child of 9/11, Matt intimately delves into the psychological and emotional torment that ensued after his father's death. With heartbreaking vulnerability, he details how his incessant quest resulted in a devastating act of violence that stripped his innocence as a young man. As Matt spirals down a bottomless pit of drug abuse, he willfully risks his life in search of the next high-all in an attempt to forget his past.
Now at twenty-eight years old and sober, he recounts his unique story-one full of heartbreak and despair, grief and uncertainty, but most importantly, happiness and hope. The lesson he teaches us is clear but intricate: No matter how far you fall, you can always rise again. No matter how far you stray, you can always find your way home. And no matter how wide you sway, you can always pick up the pieces and stand tall.
Now at twenty-eight years old and sober, he recounts his unique story-one full of heartbreak and despair, grief and uncertainty, but most importantly, happiness and hope. The lesson he teaches us is clear but intricate: No matter how far you fall, you can always rise again. No matter how far you stray, you can always find your way home. And no matter how wide you sway, you can always pick up the pieces and stand tall.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5There was a gripping quality to this book that carried me through to the end. The raw and unfiltered sharing of Matt’s drug abuse and his willingness to share authentically about every part of a life fraught with pain and hard choices made for a heartfelt story. Thank you, Matthew!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5To hear the details of what Matthew endured is heartbreaking to say the least. His journey, ending in victory is a testament of his will.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book. Definite Trigger Warning of SA. I could feel the pain and struggle of the author during this read. I’m happy for the good ending.