I TOUCHED THE MOON:
A TALE OF ABDUCTION AND REDEMPTION

by Sila Long

Narrated by: Nene Nwoko

Production by: MANGO Publisher

Mesmerizing, Stunning, Haunting!

This is based on the true events that occurred in Nigeria in 2011. We are introduced to Eve (aka Asha) as a young woman who had been ripped from her home, her family and friends of her village brutally murdered and herself raped. She is sold into a life of sex slavery where fear, pain, and longing for death is not more than a step away.  During a deadly raid, she escapes but is blinded and placed in a home. A man she does not know visits her and begins to manipulate her back into a degrading life.  Rescued by the police chief and his niece, Asha discovers her abilities and begins to experience a richer and fuller life without pain and dread.  But there is still one man who could take her new life away, will he?

The author, Sila Long shares a horrifying tale of slavery, rape, murder, and suffering where hope is dead and nothing, but fear and pain live and death. Her writing style is eloquent yet raw at times. She has a story to tell, and she does so clearly with detailed imagery and through an internal reflection of Asha. The listener cannot help but be drawn into the very realistic details and life of Asha, hear the emotional turmoil of her experiences, and have a small glimpse into the degrading deadly, and painful world she has led.   The dialogue was clear and believable as were the internal conversations. The small glimpse into the corruption of the government and police was startling and yet not unexpected.  Like Asha, her listeners were on the edge of their chairs as they waited to see if Asha would be forced back into the life she had left or if she would continue to blossom in her new life. 

The narrator, Nene Nwoko did an excellent job of performing this audiobook. Nene Nwoko made sure the listener experienced Asha’s journey fully with her unique voice for each character, her energy, her ability to project the needed emotions, and more. She spoke clearly, and expressively with a strong passion. I have not had the pleasure of hearing Nene Nwoko before but hope to do so again! Her cadence was smooth as was her delivery. 

This is a story of survival, pain, fear, and hope. It is a story that stays with the listener well after the book ends, for days and weeks.  Writing this review has been very difficult as I will remain haunted by the pain, fear, and yes, even hope for months to come.

There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.  

This book was awarded the Audiobook Reviewer’s Choice Award as it was deemed to deserve higher than the standard five-star rating.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.