Description
Author Jeanine Cummins
Publisher New American Library
Format Paperback
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Summary
In A Rip in Heaven: A Memoir of Murder and Its Aftermath, Jeanine Cummins delivers a heart-wrenching, deeply personal account of a horrific crime that forever changed her family. One tragic night on a bridge over the Mississippi River, Cummins’ cousins Julie and Robin Kerry were brutally attacked, and her brother Tom was left for dead. What follows is not only a recounting of the crime itself, but also a piercing look into the emotional and psychological toll on the surviving family members. With unflinching honesty, Cummins explores the failings of the criminal justice system, the media frenzy, and the trauma that lingers long after headlines fade.
Unlike true crime that dwells on the sensational, this memoir centers on survival, grief, and the enduring strength of familial bonds. Cummins' prose is both intimate and haunting, offering readers an unfiltered glimpse into a real-life nightmare and the long road to healing. This is a must-read for those drawn to stories of justice, resilience, and truth.