Incest, Murder and a Miracle: The True Story Behind the Cheryl Pierson Murder-For-Hire Headlines Paperback – 15 Dec. 2016

I always tried to be the "peacemaker" because I didn't want anyone to be mad or upset, especially at me. My father had conditioned my obedience well by using abuse and degradation. Maybe that's why I never told anyone what was going on and meekly submitted to his quirks and demands. In a small way I'm still like that, but now with everything I've gone through with Rob being sick, then dying, I speak up. Life made me tough. When you go through what I did, you have some choices. Remain the meek, battered person or get stronger. I got stronger and will never allow myself to be a victim again. You have to stand up for your rights. If I hadn't, Rob would not be with us today.These are the words of Cheryl. At the age of eighteen Cheryl was sentenced to jail for her part in arranging the murder of her sexually abusive father in an attempt to keep him from abusing her younger sister. After her jail time she married her longtime best friend and the love of her life Rob Cuccio. Even with her PTSD caused by the tramas of her childhood, life was finally becoming something that was livable, until Rob's heart attack hit. He was pronounced dead which simply wasn't acceptable for Cheryl. She begged the doctor not to give him and was finally told they would try for just 10 more minutes. After over 43 minutes his heart refusing to beat and no oxygen to his brain, a miracle happened and Rob came back to life, starting another phase in the lives of two people who had already lived through hell once.As I read this book I had to keep reminding myself that these events actually took place. The sexual abuse by the father, which happens so often but seems to be pushed away. The reporters who treated Cheryl as if it was all her fault and built the father up as a wonderful, loving person, which also happens to so many children that have been molested by family members. The nightmares and PTSD that Cheryl went through and still does.Then there was Rob who was laughed at by his doctor when he went in for severe chest pain. He was basically told it was all in his head and caused from his smoking. After several visits to the doctor with the same problems he was brushed off and not given the proper tests to determine that he really was a walking dead man. This came to a head when he went to the hospital in cardiac arrest with one artery 90% blocked and another 100% blocked. This is also when he actually died for over 40 minutes. Then came the malpractice suit against the doctor who refused to believe he had a problem.I read page after page and can tell you that I believe every word to be the truth. I've actually known young girls who have gone through what Cheryl went through, not with their father but brothers, cousins and their friends. They were afraid to tell anyone because of the threats that were made to them. Like Cheryl, these were kids who actually feared for their lives and the lives of those they loved. As for Rob, his death is a documented event. There have been others before and after him to actually die just to be brought back but very few who were dead for so long. His physical and mental abilities were severed to a degree but today, five years later, he is recovered without any significant physical damage or brain damage remaining. He does what he can to keep going with his new gift of life and was named Nurse of the Year-New York in 2015. As for his 'doctor,' you'll have to read the book to know how that turned out.This book is well worth reading for anyone of just about any age. As Cheryl says about their lives being made public through this book 'even if I help just one person, it will be worth it.' I agree with her.

Repetitive badly written from suing a Doctor to writing this book l got the impression this was all about making dollars why air her dirty laundry in public for money some things should remain private. Not a book l would recommend unless you want to be bored abd waste your money.

I saw Cheryl and Robert Cuccio on the Dr. Oz and they said they had written a book. I was so interested in their story that I ordered the book.I can't believe what Cheryl went through with her Dad growing up. I am so happy she met the love of her life someone that she could rely on. Cheryl was a victim but now she is a survivor. I wish these two good health, happiness and prosperity in the coming years.

This book was an amazing message. Althoguh, not a victim of abuse myself, I found this story so insportational. I could not put it down once I started reading. Abuse does not have to define you are. Cheryl and Rob put out their story so that victims don't have to feel alone and that they have a supprt system. This book is a must read. Everyone should see the message Rob and Cheryl are puttng out. I absolutley loved the way it was written and the message the bool gives! Everyone who has not bought a copy should buy one!

Such a sad sad story. That she and her family triumphed over evil is testament to their strength and love for each other

Very well done. Heartbreaking and heartwarming. A story of triumph. Every sexual abuse should be believed until proven different. Kids don’t lie about that.

I seen this story on Crime TV first. Once I found out that Cheryl and Rob had written a book I knew I had to get it. I love them as a couple and am so blown away on how strong both have been through their lives. This book is amazing and I love Cheryl and Rob and their family even more. I wish there were more people like the Cuccio family in the world!