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Twisted

The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Took Him Down

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Twisted

By: Mary Pilon, Carla Correa
Narrated by: Mary Pilon, Carla Correa
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America’s top gymnasts have been show stoppers at the Summer Olympics for decades - the women’s artistic team won nine medals in 2016 alone. But beneath the athleticism, smiles, sponsorship deals, and haul of gold medals was a dark secret: a story of sexual abuse and trauma that, when revealed, became one of the biggest scandals in the history of American sports.

In early 2018, Larry Nassar, the former doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, was sentenced to serve out the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to a variety of sex crimes. In a show of unparalleled force, more than 150 young women - from gold medalists to former Michigan State University athletes to old family friends - confronted the once beloved Nassar in court, sharing their pain and resolve. Many of them took legal, financial, and career risks to speak out.

But these women’s stories also reveal a stranger, more far-reaching truth: that the institutions responsible for protecting them - from the United States Olympic Committee to local police departments - had known in some form about the abuse for years, and had not put an end to it. Twisted tells the harrowing story of these crimes and how Larry Nassar got away with them for as long as he did.

New York Times best-selling author Mary Pilon and Carla Correa chronicle the scandal from its inception, tracking the institutions that Nassar hid behind, the athletic culture that he benefited from, and the women who eventually brought him to justice. In this Audible Original, you’ll hear directly from these people - including the voices of coaches, parents, industry leaders, and the survivors themselves - as they grapple with the truth about Nassar and describe what it took to bring him down.

As we mention in Twisted, here are some resources for yourself or a loved one who may need information or confidential support.

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
  • Darkness to Light: 1-866-FOR-LIGHT or text "LIGHT" to 741741. The organization works to empower adults to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse. The website includes a guide to grooming and red flags behavior.
  • RAINN and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: 1-800-656-4673. Its website also has a chat feature.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Army of Survivors: The organization led by the survivor Grace French includes a guide to the basics of trauma.
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I can believe nobody listened or took any action it's the same with bully, you poor girls must have been so frustrated. What Larry did your parents couldn't see was dispicable & diabolical. Well done to all of you for fighting this to get some justice. How do you ever get beyond this. I pray you do. You all deserve happiness. God bless Chelsea's mum Donna for helping get justice for her girl's memory also. A hard but very good & well researched read.

Thank God for these strong women

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I loved every difficult and heartbreaking moment of this book and encourage everyone to stand present in the moment and feel it.

What courage

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I am a survivor myself and I was very young and only as an adult I came to realise that.

I couldn't stop listening and thinking how strong they all are and how strong I am!!

YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS BOOK

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Excellent, a must read. I never knew how much those young ladies went through , just to get justice. Keep up the fight girls
Thank you

Excellent, such courage.

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The crime is vile and shocking.
The girls and women who spoke up, supported them and took action are amazingly strong and inspiring.
Thank you for telling your story.

Heartbreaking yet inspiring

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what a great and horrible book at the same time, ( horrible being the story it describes. )
Great narration, loved the book!

wow!

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Justice was done
My thoughts go out to all those children now ladies
Excellent story
Highly recommend

Wow amazing listen

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A huge thanks to all of these incredible ladies for courageously sharing their experiences. Everyone everywhere can learn so much from them

Thank you

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I had heard of the case on the main news and recalled some of it but never knew the detail. I'm delighted I downloaded it. Interesting, well reported, concisely put, a proper balance of commentary and interviews. It could have been twee and syrupy but it was handled sympathetically and appropriately but without falling into woe is me. A great listen.

An excellent listen

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What a group of women more are needed like that. Well done. So brave.

Wow so brave

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