For Laci
By Sharon Rocha
- Release Date: 2005-12-31
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
Laci Rocha Peterson, 8 months pregnant, was last seen by her sister, Amy, in the late afternoon of December 23, 2002. She spoke to her mother, Sharon Rocha, at 8:30 p.m. that night. This would be the last time anyone from her immediate family ever spoke to her.
A search began which lasted an agonizing four months. Sadly, Laci Peterson and her son Conner were found dead on the shores of San Francisco Bay on April 18, 2003.
Her husband, Scott, was eventually arrested and charged with the murder of Laci and Connor. After a sensational, media-saturated trial, Peterson was found guilty of capital murder and was sentenced to death on March 16, 2005.
This book deals with the story in three separate sections: first, Sharon describes the ordinary, loving life her daughter led, including fond memories of her childhood and adolescence. Second, it covers her marriage, disappearance, the community's moving search for her, and her and Connor's eventual recovery from San Francisco Bay. Third, it tells the story of the trial in detail not before revealed. Sharon will also talk about victim's rights, a subject on which she now campaigns regularly.
Reviews
Love & tears
5By toymail momI felt all the emotions as I read Sharon’s words. I was in high school when this happened and remember being in college and watching the coverage. To this day I find it so heart breaking and devastating what Scott did to his Family. Now I am a mother and I could not imagine the pain of losing a child and especially to murder. I hate that now 20 years later her family has to face Scott again. I will keep you all in our prayers that he stays where he belongs. I love the book and getting to know Laci through her mother’s words. We have a painted lady bug rock in my flower garden, I think I will forever think of Laci when I see it. Rest is peace Laci and baby Conner.Unbelievable
5By Rwins1A page turner from start to end!Humbled
5By godliveshereThe best book I’ve ever read. It reminds you how life is so very precious and how deep a mothers love is....Angels around us
5By Hawaiian servivorI can't tell you how deeply touched I was, reading this book. It's as if I was there with Sharon. I'm a proud mother if 5, grandmother of 7 & greatgrandmother of 10. I felt every bit of the heartbreaking pain Sharon & her family & friends went through. Thank God you were all there for each other. I know I will read this book many more times. In today's world, its reassuring to know there are so many loving & truly caring people still here among us. They are " earths angels". Love the book.Incredibly Powerful
5By Kel913I haven't sat down to read a book in a long time, but once I started reading this I couldn't put it down. I smiled, I cried, I felt angry. The pain Laci's family went through, especially her Mother, was unimaginable. I highly recommend reading this, as I said it is incredibly powerful.For Laci
5By Class of 1969Sharon, thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter story. I cried, I got angry and cried again.. Thank you .. I truly believe Scott's parents are to blame for the spoiled, heartless son they raised......WOW.....
5By Pamela HamiltonHeartfelt and extremely moving. Will stay with me forever....Beautifully written book, touching
5By Laurie6873This book is beautifully written and is touching. I feel the loss Sharon Rocha and her family went through. Whenever I see a ladybug I will think of Laci (and Conner.)Usually I don't like to read...
5By shyamommyI hope Sharon Rocha writes some more because it's the best book I've ever read. I still think of Laci every time I see dragonflys.Heartbreaking
5By Lost circus hdFrom the time the story hit the news my heart went out to the families but especially to Laci's mom and when I read this story even more so as she poured her heart out. I can't begin to imagine the heartache she went through. I'm sorry you have and always will endure this pain. God bless
