Virginia Roberts Giuffre was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and survivors. She was approached by Ghislaine Maxwell while working at Mar-a-Lago and was only 16-years old at the time. Maxwell groomed her to become enslaved and sexually abused by Epstein. Giuffre took her own life in April 2025 after completing this memoir and approving it for publication. This is her story, posthumously published.
I knew this would be hard but I felt I owed it to this brave woman to read her story, delivered without censure or editing by third party news outlets. It’s so much worse than I’d imagined as her abuse started in her own home and she only experienced a short time of liberation before being drawn into Epstein’s orbit. But hers is also a story of incredible bravery and triumph and that is what I choose to hold in memory.
I would much prefer to have listened to Giuffre give voice to her own story but Thérèse Plummer was outstanding in her stead. It didn’t take long for me to believe she was the author. Thanks to Gabra Zackman who narrates the opening note.
As I watch the Department of Justice continue to protect the truths about Epstein, Maxwell and their wide circle of participating powerful men, Giuffre’s story has made me even more vigilant to support those fighting to have them exposed. And Maxwell’s transfer to a less secure prison is beyond shameful. Her crimes were even worse than Epstein’s. Shame on all who are or have been complicit.
Book Info
- Release Date: October 21, 2025
- Narrators: Thérèse Plummet & Gabra Zackman
- Audio Length: 13 hours, 39 minutes
- Publisher: Random House Audio
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I do plan to read this, it’s an important book and her voice must be heard. The fact only Maxwell has ever been convicted is an appalling failure of multiple justice systems. Thanks for sharing your thoughts x
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Thank you, Sarah💜 It will also make you angry.
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