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Overcome

A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction, Sex Work, and Recovery

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Overcome

By: Amber van de Bunt
Narrated by: Amber van de Bunt
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From an early age, Amber van de Bunt knew she wasn't like the other girls in town. From childhood struggles with depression and eating disorders, her years as a topless dancer in Florida, and an eventual abortion and suicide attempt, to her rebirth in Los Angeles as a porn star named Karmen Karma, overcoming her relationship with her abusive mother, and her struggle to maintain a clean and sober lifestyle - van de Bunt's life has been a wild roller coaster. With humor, alacrity, and profound insight, she reveals her deepest, darkest secrets and pulls no punches - least of all with herself.

©2019 Amber van de Bunt (P)2019 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Sexual & Reproductive Health Social Sciences Women Health Memoir Witty Addiction Memoirs
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this story changed my view of the adult entertainment world,ambers story was that of a very hard life with a happy ending

the story was very eye opening

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Eye opening, blunt, informative, and brutally honest. She holds nothing back. Eye opening for those like myself who would never have a career like that. I was curious to find out why Amber would. Hard to fathom anyone would actually really enjoy this type of career, especially if they were victims of child sex abuse, however Amber is proof that it is possible for some. If it was myself I would probably be disturbed by the type of perverted men I’d be giving thrills to, yet this does not seem to disturb Amber and maybe this is because she appears to have two different personalities as is eventually revealed in her book. She certainly has got herself a very good, understanding and tolerant husband that loves her very much thats for sure. So many believe their bodies are sacred and reserved only for the one special partner in their lives, like a very special gift that is reserved only for the most important person in your life, and yet Alex and Amber see it differently and both are agreeable in their views. Curious and intriguing I must say. Ambers honesty was what really stood out in this book, even admitting to things that she said she felt very bad about. I couldn’t imagine that would had been easy and that would had took some strength, however Amber seems to so accepting of herself that she does not seem to feel at all embarrassed. I did detect some low self worth however even if she does try to come across as valuing herself, I think if she really did she would choose a career that allows her to be more kinder and more respectful to herself and her special man.

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I loved it all from the beginning to the end, I couldn't wait to get back to it to see what happened next

the story and how it was read

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Amber you read your story so incredibly well! Thank-you for sharing this and i I hope your life story is able to reach & inspire many!
Your relationship with your husband is one of mutual respect - a rare quality in any marriage these days.
A beautiful story of the life so far of a beautiful & gregarious woman. Who is a loving & caring wife & mother!
Your strength of character & ability to overcome is truly inspirational!

Refreshingly honest and real

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Such a good listen. I replayed it as soon as it was finished
Definitely worth the purchase

Amazing!

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cociane cociane cociane... sometimes I felt nauseated listen to more cociane use, however I enjoyed this book and Amber's true story. not the best written but a interesting story never the least. 3/5 stars

cociane cociane cociane... sometimes I felt nauseated listen to more cociane use, a story of a woman life as a porn star

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Amazing, sad, brilliant, heartfelt, raw and honest! Love this book so much! Highly recommend it!!

Brilliant book!

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I had no idea who Amber or Karmen was, but this is an honest and raw memoir that I couldn't stop listening to.
Gives great insight into a world that most of us would never experience or know about.

Not what I expected

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Absolutely awe inspiring in how Amber has overcome addiction and depression. Amber, you are a powerhouse! I love that Amber does exactly what she loves regardless of what anyone thinks! The perfect example of ‘what other people think of you is none of your business’!

In a world full of clones, I want to be me inspired by people like Amber!

Inspiring, humble and honest

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Love how open Amber was about everything she has gone through in her life and she did an absolutely amazing job narrating it to.

Would Recommend

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