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A Time for Truth

My Father Jason and My Search for Justice and Healing - Biography of the Year, An Post Irish Book Awards 2025

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A Time for Truth

By: Sarah Corbett Lynch
Narrated by: Sarah Corbett Lynch
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 BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2025 - AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS

A shocking true story of heartbreak and survival by Sarah Corbett Lynch, daughter of Jason Corbett - an Irish Times Number 1 bestseller and the subject of NETFLIX documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE.

'Honest and compelling' Sunday Independent
'Powerful, heartbreaking' Irish Times
'An enthralling read' Irish Daily Mail

'A powerful and poignant memoir that transforms loss into a legacy of love and hope' Katriona O'Sullivan, bestselling author of Poor

'This book is a must-read' Irish Independent

At approximately 3.15 a.m. on 2 August 2015, eight-year-old Sarah Corbett Lynch was lifted from her bed by a police officer and carried downstairs, shielded from the chaos that had broken out in her North Carolina home.

Hours passed before she learned that her beloved father Jason was dead. And the people who had killed him were Sarah's stepmother Molly Martens and her father Tom.

In A Time for Truth, Sarah reveals the startling truth of life behind closed doors in her family's home, controlled by Molly - the only mother she had ever known. And Sarah describes the traumatic aftermath as she and her brother Jack fought for justice for their father from the safety of their loving new home with Jason's family in Ireland.

A Time for Truth is a unique testimony of devastation, survival and hope, against the odds.©2025 Sarah Corbett-Lynch Grief & Loss Murder Personal Development Relationships True Crime Emotionally Gripping Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt

Critic reviews

'A powerful and poignant memoir that transforms loss into a legacy of love and hope'
Sarah Corbett Lynch's writing of this honest and compelling book has no hysteria. It sets out events in forensic detail, including the damage to herself and her father's reputation
A Time for Truth is a powerful, heartbreaking and justifiably angry read from a young woman whose life has been irreparably damaged
This is an enthralling read
A gripping story of lives shattered as the result of a brutal and sadistic murder, and the slow job of rebuilding hope
[Sarah's] gut-wrenching memoir allows her to finally tell her story of trauma and survival for the first time, as well as honour her dad's memory and her family's fight for justice
Strength of the human spirit ... This book is a must-read
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hearing the authors raw emotion during the reading really hits home the reality of the story. wonderfully written and read

what a very sad story told by a wonderfully brave young woman.

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As in the apt title this is Sarah’s truth and it ultimately celebrates love, life and family. Well done Sarah your future is so bright and will look forward to your future endeavours. Enjoy your life and many gifts

A most compelling and powerful read

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This was an informative and emotional listen. The courage of this young lady is inspirational. What a journey, navigating self awareness, reflection and grief. Sarah, you are a light shining in the darkness for others.

A beautifully dignified and inspiring story

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I’m not usually one to review books but I felt compelled to do so for this one. Amazingly written in the most heartbreaking sense. I usually prefer a physical book but am I glad I chose the audio version as I felt every word Sarah spoke throughout. I urge anyone to choose the audio over the physical as it brings a whole new dimension to their story hearing the words spoken by Sarah.

Sarah I am sorry this has to be your truth but I am glad you have been finding your way in this horrible life and I wish you and your brother nothing but the best for the future. RIP Jason & Mags Corbett 🕊️

Wow, such an heartbreaking read

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What an incredibly powerful story told by an equally incredibly powerful young lady. I had to pause several times due to overwhelming sadness and anger but I am so glad Sarah finally got to tell her story. You have absolutely done your Dad proud. I wish you all the success and happiness in the world going forward, god knows you deserve it

A must read

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