The author shares the Bostrom family's head-on collision with the tragic results of domestic violence, dispelling the myth that this doesn't happen in middle-class, educated families. She courageously tells of the permanent grief that has come to define her own lfe as she strives to give meaning to Margie's death and keep her memory alive. Bostrom shares her attempts to: heal, deal with the criminal justice system, discover what it means to live a "normal" life again, and become a powerful advocate against domestic violence. Eloquenttly written and stunningly hones, this book lets us walk through a parent's worst nightmare without leaving us hopeless. It is a tragic tale that will forever and profoundly change your life. Shipped the next day 8/11/24