The Girl with No Name: The Incredible Story of a Child Raised by Monkeys

from LemurKat

Some might say that this book cannot possibly be true, some might look at the release date and wonder if something else is up. But truth be told or not, it doesn't matter - this was an utterly engrossing read. I devoured it in 24 hours, and found myself totally immersed. The writing style, at the...

from DoreenPatricia

Excellent true story which is further validated on you tubes. The author's wisdom and endurance as a child into adolesence is testimony to both animal and human insight, kindness and cruelty.

from JanaRose1

Around five years old, Marina is kidnapped from her home in Columbia. She remembers the men running with her through the woods, before unceremoniously dropping her. Wandering for days, she is hungry and thirsty, crying for her mother. After an exhausting night, she finds herself surrounded by mon...

from poetreegirl

A young girl is kidnapped, raised by monkeys in the jungle, and rescued, only to be sold to a brothel is just the beginning of this incredible story of survival. I am anxiously awaiting the sequel.

from DanDiercks

When I decided to read this book, I did some research to see if the author's story could possibly be true. Apparently it is. A couple of corrections: first, Marina Chapman wasn't really “raised” by monkeys. However, apparently she did live among monkeys for up to five years. I say “up to” because...