Walking on Eggshells
Discovering Strength and Courage Amid Chaos
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4.6 • 172 Ratings
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
An empowering memoir that can inspire others to break the cycle of abuse and forge happiness out of extreme adversity.
The ninth child of bounty hunter Duane Chapman, made famous on the A&E show Dog the Bounty Hunter, Lyssa Chapman has overcome an upbringing that can only be called tragic. In her piercing memoir, she shares the details of her harrowing childhood and her journey to faith, and offers compassionate guidance, advice, and hope to those who might feel overwhelmed in their own circumstances.
As a child, Baby Lyssa’s parents divorced and left her neglected. Things only got worse from there. Walking on Eggshells reveals Lyssa’s nightmare passage from mental and physical abuse to removal from school and confinement at home, flight from protective services, and teen pregnancy. Despite it all, and against incredible odds, Lyssa found her faith. She also found her way out of the spiral of bad decisions to build a healthy relationship with her parents and forge a rewarding, positive life with God.
An astonishing true story of one young woman’s trek from poverty and abuse to fulfillment and stardom, Walking on Eggshells is heartrending, powerful, and inspiring.
Customer Reviews
Well worth the read
Extremely interesting; especially if you're a fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter and are curious about life before the show. However, you may feel differently towards Dog and Beth once you learn of their "irrevocable acts" and "totem pole" policy.
Great read! Better than expected!!
This was a great read! Much better than expected! I read the entire book in one day. I couldn't put it down. It was nice to hear Lyssa's story. It's a sad story! But it's nice to hear Lyssa's version of things. It had to be very difficult for Lyssa to be honest about her past and her life. Everyone makes mistakes. Lyssa should be proud of herself for overcoming as much as she has, for trying to change her life and for trying to provide a better life for her children. I believe that Lyssa can do it! I pray that Lyssa finds true peace and love in her life.
Silent Tears
I am not a reader of books, but somehow I was compel to read this real life bio of one little child. As I was reading, I found it hard to put down this story and go to sleep, I just wanted to keep reading. I have heard of children, teenagers, or adults with their struggles of life. I have never heard of something so tragic than Lyssa's story of her upbringing as a child, as a teenager, and adult. I had silent tears inside for her..no child should go through what she encountered in her life! It starts at home. We as parents are not perfect and do make our mistakes , but bringing children into a world is a blessing. We chose them and as parents and we need to be not perfect but good to our children. I find this book to be sad that a child went through a lot of years with pain and hardship, and in the same sense inspiring what Lyssa has overcome. I have one son and his name is Luke, he's not perfect and makes his mistakes. I pray that I make the right choices for my son and guide him in the right path. I considered myself a good mom, not perfect. I still learn day to day to improve myself as a mom. So, thank you for sharing your life with us and may you have 2 things in life.. Love and Peace. God Bless you.