High: My Prison Journey as One of the Infamous Peru Two - NOW A MAJOR BBC THREE DOCUMENTARY Paperback – 24 Jun. 2021

I absolutely loved this book, which was a clear and compelling account of Michaella's decisions, arrest and prison journey. I really warmed to her and I admire how she chose to find strength in adversity. A fascinating read.

Very well written. An honest and revealing account of mistakes and awful trauma. A story of bad decisions that ultimately made her life a better place. Respect to you Michaela and I wish you all the very best 💞

I knew enough about the case as recall it happening at the time - 1st with Michaella 'disappearing' virtually then the news report of her & Melissa's arrest + everything that followed but as always, wanted to know more as i find things like this fascinating.Anyways, i ordered this book not with great expectations as in many cases like this, the books that are released really can be hit & miss. However, on it's arrival, i made a brew & thought i'd give it a go. . . 5 hours & a fair few brews later, i finished it!!In many ways, i feel i can really relate to Michaella's story & background & empathise a lot for what she went through. It wasn't an easy read & at times, parts made me feel VERY uncomfortable - especially the part she wakes from a drug/alcohol induced bender, in intense heat, realising she's made a 'little' promise that she can't get out of. . . what follows must have been awful - especially with the comedown!!! I felt her pain.Other than that? I must say it's really well written & a joy to read + for all she's been through, she's made it out the other end a success & with 2 beautiful children to boot so, good for her!!

Very interesting read.

Such a hard eye opening read, into how one naive and silly mistake can totally change someone's life. Michaella is such an inspiring person, the way she fought on and even learned Spanish to survive in some of the most appalling places and situations she did,are beyond my imagination. She learnt from her mistake of being trusting and came out a stronger person. Honestly she astounded me through out her journey in a foreign legal system. She was so determined not to let them break her and won her early freedom. It must have been extremely hard at times to be positive and continue to fight on when it would have been easier to give in. Her courage is immense. I praise her for how far she's come in life. And for her achievements during her time in prison and since her release. I wish her luck in everything she does in future.

Having watched the TV series, I was intrigued by this book. The book is more in depth than the TV series. I was hooked by the book and finished it within 4 days. Reading about a troubled youngster who owned up to her mistakes and showed this by working her way to the top - it proves no matter what situation you are in, you can get to the top when you admit your faults, show your positive side and work for it. Highly recommended!

A bit long winded. It's not really gripping. I thought I'd enjoy the read because I love watching banged up abroad but it was boring in parts. I'm not sure she appeared to have been fully remorseful, a lot of the things she tried to pin on Melissa but I doubt her story since Melissa has come out and kept her head down and Michaella seems to be enjoying the infamy. I wouldn't recommend this book but the fact that I read it all and didn't give up half way (which I almost did) means its readible.

I like to read crime stories, simply because they are very individual and there is no such thing as bad or good story to tell in this genre.I got quite interested and very judgmental of the girls back when this story appeared in the news in 2013, as time passes by and I had chance to discover what Michelle's pov is you can tell that she is a fighter living the 'vida loca' in her early 20s and managing to persuade a lot individuals though her charisma to basically survive in incredibly tough conditions and grew a lot in just 4 years.Good read with few interesting twists.Hope the two of you can enjoy more settled life now =)