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An intense book written from the perspective of a homicide victim's sister. The author's brother was murdered while sitting in his car, unarmed. At the time of the murder, the author was serving God and did not know her brother had been dead for seven hours. Driven by pain, the author enters a debate with God. She exposes revictimization by the criminal justice system and explores the relationship between grieving and mental health. The author admits the legal proceedings invoked more fear and anxiety in her and her family. Amid darkness, this book is full of inspiration to live purposely.

Produktbeschreibung
An intense book written from the perspective of a homicide victim's sister. The author's brother was murdered while sitting in his car, unarmed. At the time of the murder, the author was serving God and did not know her brother had been dead for seven hours. Driven by pain, the author enters a debate with God. She exposes revictimization by the criminal justice system and explores the relationship between grieving and mental health. The author admits the legal proceedings invoked more fear and anxiety in her and her family. Amid darkness, this book is full of inspiration to live purposely.
Autorenporträt
Bianca Smith serves as an advocate for justice and equity in health care and education. She is passionate about increasing mental health awareness and acceptance. Bianca is a Master of Social Work candidate at Baylor University's Garland School of Social Work (Houston, TX). She also attended Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX) where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2012. The author struts her Bear Pride and recruit's professionals for Baylor University's Houston Campus. She also volunteers with the Anthony Graves Foundation. In April 2012, Bianca was named a Criminal Justice Honor Student at Sam Houston State University. In 2015, Bianca earned the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's George J. Beto Award for Academic Excellence. In April 2018, Bianca was inducted into the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society and elected Secretary that same month. Bianca resides in Houston, TX. She enjoys family gatherings, traveling, and volunteer work. Bianca hopes that this book will inspire you to be a voice for yourself, and for those who have been silenced by death or society.