This book is a wonderful read. As someone who had a family member suffer at the hands of the unjust court system, Maria's story is so inspiring. It offers hope for anyone who finds themselves in a challenging situation. The story is engaging, a roller coaster of emotions to keep your interest, and so inspiring. It's an excellent read for anyone looking for encouragement, but especially so for anyone who is struggling. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book. You won't regret it. Less

Just finished reading They Even Took My Shoes by Paula Fidalgo —and wow, what a powerful message.This book is a reminder that no matter how low life brings you, even at rock bottom, you are not defeated. It’s a story about strength, resilience, and the power of staying positive in the darkest moments. For anyone—man or woman—who’s ever felt like giving up, this book says: Don’t.The journey is raw, realistic and relatable, but the outcome is so uplifting! An amazing story. There’s always hope, always a chance to rise again. Less

Couldn’t put it down! Read the entire book in 2 days. What an amazing story about Maria and an unjust system. The author made you feel every emotion. Fantastic read! Less

This book is so relatable and, most of all, encouraging and inspiring! I read it in one day! I couldn’t put it down. Upon finishing the book, I felt motivated and inspired. Thank you to the author for sharing Maria’s journey. Highly recommend. Less

Start to finish in one night. I couldn’t put the book down and I was rooting for Maria the entire time. The book brought me through a journey of emotions and I couldn’t wait to see how it ended! Less