Are there any other words to describe this story? to describe these people? to describe the plight of some truly extraordinary women? to describe a time in history that so many people could never understand? Gripping is the one word that comes to mind when I think back on this compelling read. The Nine is a one of a kind story - as is any true life view into the life of another person. Here we are given an account that is as compelling for the ninth woman as it has been for the first woman. From start to finish, readers are taken along on a ride as these women work to escape, work to fight for themselves and for all of those who are impacted as they have been and for all of those who will be impacted on their journey. It is a story of hope and redemption told through the perspective of women who pulled themselves out of the darkest situation and walked into the light they made for themselves.