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A Rip in Heaven
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A Rip in Heaven
A devastating true crime account of a murder that touched her own family, from the author of AMERICAN DIRT
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The acclaimed author of American Dirt reveals the devastating effects of a shocking tragedy in this landmark true crime book: the first ever to look intimately at the experiences of both the victims and their families.
A Rip in Heaven is Jeanine Cummins' story of a night in April, 1991, when her two cousins, Julie and Robin Kerry, and her brother, Tom, were assaulted on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which spans the Mississippi River just outside of St. Louis.
When, after a harrowing ordeal, Tom managed to escape the attackers and flag down help, he thought the nightmare would soon be over. He couldn't have been more wrong.
Tom, his sister Jeanine, and their entire family were just at the beginning of a horrific odyssey through the aftermath of a violent crime—a world of shocking betrayal, endless heartbreak, and utter disillusionment. It was a trial by fire from which no family member would emerge unscathed.
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A Rip in Heaven is lauded for its poignant and expertly paced narrative, capturing the prolonged impact of a tragic crime on its survivors. The memoir is praised for its engaging, novel-like style that provides a compelling tribute to familial resilience. It delivers a balanced and gripping account of the author's personal family tragedy, resonating with readers through its raw and emotional portrayal.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472272881
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 June 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Tinder Press
Illustration: b/w photos
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Jeanine Cummins is the author of the novels AMERICAN DIRT, THE OUTSIDE BOY and THE CROOKED BRANCH, and a true crime work, A RIP IN HEAVEN. She lives in New York with her husband and two children.
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