A Rip in Heaven

My memoir was published in 2004.  It is the story of a tragedy that my family endured when I was a teenager.  It is my brother’s survival story, my family’s grief-story, and for me, it’s also a battle cry for victims’ rights.

In addition to being a bestseller, my memoir has been course-adopted into Criminology programs, as part of Victimology studies.  I love the idea that future cops and lawyers are reading about a crime from the victims’ perspective.  It is my hope that this story will change the way readers think about victims.  To quote my cousin Julie, “Who says you can’t change the world?”

To buy the book, click here.

If you have already read the book, and you’re looking for updates on legal matters, click here.

If you are a victim of crime or violence, and you need help, click here.

If you want to follow my cousins’ example, and help make a positive change in the world, click here.

If you want me to come speak to your class or organization, click here.

If you would like to see some photographs of my awesome family, here are just a few.