Finding Mary: A Journey of Reclamation
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Book description:
Julie Rumrill was only four when her 16-year-old sister Louise was murdered. Three years later, her 13-year-old sister Mary died as well. Her broken family did what was necessary to survive, and mostly, that meant silence—silence about death, about grief, and about them. For nearly four decades, Julie abided by the family script, burying the memories of her sisters deep within her subconscious. Then, after her dad reveals that he had never been to Mary’s grave, she decides they should go together. But there’s one major complication: no one actually knows where Mary is buried. Her quest to find Mary leads Julie on a spiritual journey to an Abode in the Appalachians, an Ashram in the Himalayas, and into the darkness of a 250-page police report that recounts her sister Louise’s murder. But when a close friend of Julie’s is suddenly murdered too, a derailing mix of anger, fear, and guilt surfaces. Desperate to find peace, she’s forced to draw on the wisdom of several generations to see this journey to its fruition. Finding Mary captures the persistence of grief, the ways in which traumatic loss shatters a family, and the power of truth as an agent of healing. At times both touching and tragic, this heartfelt journey of reclamation, will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the precious and enduring gift of family. To purchase the book, go to the publisher's website HERE. Finding Mary is a memoir about one sister's journey through the dark confines of unresolved grief toward forgiveness and understanding. What begins as a simple wish to visit her sister Mary's grave, turns into a compelling quest for truth, honor, and justice in the face of murder. The author, Julie, invites you to re-examine forgotten promises, old secrets, and the complicated ways families cope with traumatic loss. Part mystery, part reclamation, Finding Mary is threaded with beautiful descriptions of the natural world, and is a heartfelt experience you won't want to miss. Queries To contact Julie directly, or for rights queries, use the contact form here. On the web: http://www.JulieRumrill.com Facebook: Julie Rumrill Author |
