Book Recommendation

At the recommendation of a colleague in western North Carolina, I read the book Tragedy in Tin Can Holler by Rozetta Mowery. Ms. Mowery covers 4 generations of her family history including stories of domestic violence, incest, and murder. The stories are heart-breaking and horrific. Ms. Mowery made an amazing effort to uncover information about her family, including her father's murder of her mother and the subsequent impact on each of the children. The book provides a first-hand, personal account of the impact of domestic violence on families. Although the book is filled with painful stories of the aftermath left behind by a violent father, the book also recounts the resiliency of some of the siblings to overcome the suffering of having a father who murdered their mother, the frustration of being raised in foster homes and group homes, and the difficulty of being abused by many other people in their adult lives. You can learn more about Ms. Mowery, her siblings and the documentary being made from the book at www.tradedyintincanholler.com.