In 1995, Julienne Burleson was just a naive' Southern California girl living a carefree life of fun in the sun. All of that changed, however, when an acquaintance invited her to Ecuador and asked her to bring back some artwork—artwork that, unbeknownst to Julienne, is filled with cocaine. Thus begins Julienne’s multi-year ordeal in the Ecuadorian prison system.
Chronicling her harrowing journey in vivid detail, Julienne describes what life is like in a third world prison. Yet despite the cruel conditions, Julienne manages to find light, hope, and even forgiveness in the darkest of places.
How can some people live through such an experience without letting prison destroy their minds, while others crumble and are ruined for the rest of their lives? Find out in this inspiring memoir and discover how Julienne refuses to let this horrific experience define her.
Surviving Camp Inca: A Life-Changing Prison Experience is a heartrending story with a powerful message: No matter what you’ve been through in your life, it is possible to move past it, learn and grow from it, and become a better person.
Reviews:
"This is an amazing true story of a strong, courageous young woman whose life was turned upside down, to say the least. Wrongly accused of unknowingly transporting illegal drugs out of Ecuador to the U.S. she finds herself helpless in a country where she could not communicate because of a language barrier. I recommend this book to anyone to experience her strength & in the end - her faith to get her through those years of incarceration. I started reading it in an afternoon & hated to put it down but finished the next morning! " -Sandie Moonie
"Julienne's true story of a horrendous mis-justice of incarceration in Ecuador is a story of true courage, strength, determination, and faith. This is such a sad, but inspiring story that, after read, shows you that no matter how bad situations may seem, your faith and hope in the Lord always prevails. I read this book, cover to cover, in one day. I just could not put it down. This is a must read for sure! " - Carrie Cook
"Julienne Buleson's story is nothing short of AMAZING! This is a must read. You will be inspired by her strength and determination to live through the incredible nightmare she faced at a very young age. The details of her experience will keep you reading and her ability to live through such a desperate situation will inspire you to be courages when you face difficult situations." - Lisa Hall
Chronicling her harrowing journey in vivid detail, Julienne describes what life is like in a third world prison. Yet despite the cruel conditions, Julienne manages to find light, hope, and even forgiveness in the darkest of places.
How can some people live through such an experience without letting prison destroy their minds, while others crumble and are ruined for the rest of their lives? Find out in this inspiring memoir and discover how Julienne refuses to let this horrific experience define her.
Surviving Camp Inca: A Life-Changing Prison Experience is a heartrending story with a powerful message: No matter what you’ve been through in your life, it is possible to move past it, learn and grow from it, and become a better person.
Reviews:
"This is an amazing true story of a strong, courageous young woman whose life was turned upside down, to say the least. Wrongly accused of unknowingly transporting illegal drugs out of Ecuador to the U.S. she finds herself helpless in a country where she could not communicate because of a language barrier. I recommend this book to anyone to experience her strength & in the end - her faith to get her through those years of incarceration. I started reading it in an afternoon & hated to put it down but finished the next morning! " -Sandie Moonie
"Julienne's true story of a horrendous mis-justice of incarceration in Ecuador is a story of true courage, strength, determination, and faith. This is such a sad, but inspiring story that, after read, shows you that no matter how bad situations may seem, your faith and hope in the Lord always prevails. I read this book, cover to cover, in one day. I just could not put it down. This is a must read for sure! " - Carrie Cook
"Julienne Buleson's story is nothing short of AMAZING! This is a must read. You will be inspired by her strength and determination to live through the incredible nightmare she faced at a very young age. The details of her experience will keep you reading and her ability to live through such a desperate situation will inspire you to be courages when you face difficult situations." - Lisa Hall
