Extended Summary - Still Beating: Based On The Book By Jennifer Hartmann

EXTENDED SUMMARY

STILL BEATING

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JENNIFER HARTMANN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Introduction to Cora and Dean

The Captivity Begins

Building Tension

Struggling with Survival

A Moment of Connection

Desperation and Escape

A Dangerous Turning Point

The Aftermath of Violence

Returning to Normalcy

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Still Beating” by Jennifer Hartmann follows the intense and emotional journey of Cora and Dean, two people forced to confront their past and deepest fears when they are abducted by a sadistic captor. Despite their strained relationship, the traumatic experience in captivity forces them to rely on each other for survival. As they navigate physical and emotional challenges, their bond grows, evolving from animosity to something more complex. The novel explores themes of trauma, healing, survival, and redemption, highlighting the transformative power of human connection in the face of extreme adversity.