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Ruth Markel is the mother of the late Dan Markel a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee Florida in 2014 In The Unveiling she describes her experiences since the day of Dans death from several distinct perspectives

As a devastated mother with the unique human perspective of becoming a homicide survivor and victim

As a woman whose attempts to achieve normalcy and live a healthy life are continually interrupted by painful reminders a rollercoaster of hearings frequently changing trial dates verdicts and appeals

As an engaged citizen using what she has learned to help other victims of homicide and violent crimes recover from trauma and begin an optimistic outlook on life

As an insider who shows how our collective network of family friends and experts have helped her family remain involved motivated and hopeful

As a grandmother who had not been allowed to see her grandchildren in many years she used advocacy to inspire the Florida State Legislature to pass a grandparent visitation bill

And as an experienced author of nine books using the written word to effectively address the shift from grief to promise