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Life And Death With Billy
One woman's tragic struggle against abuse. The controversial story that captured the conscience of a nation.
Published for the first time in one volume, here is the riveting account of Jane Hurshman's courageous fight against domestic violence, first chronicled in the books Life with Billy and Life After Billy. Brian Vallée tells of the horrifying physical, verbal, and depraved sexual abuse Jane Hurshman suffered at the hands of her violent husband, Billy Stafford. He recounts Jane's frustrating attempts to seek help from law enforcement officials who considered her abuse a "family matter." And he tells of the desperate act of a woman finally forced to take the law into her own hands.
Here, too, is the lengthy and painful legal battle that shocked, divided, and ultimately enlightened a nation about the pervasive but hidden issue of domestic violence. Finally, Vallée brings us the true story behind the heartbreaking mystery of Jane's own violent death a decade later. Yet on these pages it is Jane's indomitable spirit and courage as a leading spokeswoman and advocate in the ongoing struggle against domestic violence that shine through. Long after Jane's utimely death, this is her legacy.
Published for the first time in one volume, here is the riveting account of Jane Hurshman's courageous fight against domestic violence, first chronicled in the books Life with Billy and Life After Billy. Brian Vallée tells of the horrifying physical, verbal, and depraved sexual abuse Jane Hurshman suffered at the hands of her violent husband, Billy Stafford. He recounts Jane's frustrating attempts to seek help from law enforcement officials who considered her abuse a "family matter." And he tells of the desperate act of a woman finally forced to take the law into her own hands.
Here, too, is the lengthy and painful legal battle that shocked, divided, and ultimately enlightened a nation about the pervasive but hidden issue of domestic violence. Finally, Vallée brings us the true story behind the heartbreaking mystery of Jane's own violent death a decade later. Yet on these pages it is Jane's indomitable spirit and courage as a leading spokeswoman and advocate in the ongoing struggle against domestic violence that shine through. Long after Jane's utimely death, this is her legacy.
- GenresNonfictionCrime
384 pages, Softcover
First published November 10, 1998
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January 11, 2010
This story happened an hour from me. It's a chilling read, not reccommeded for those who don't want to be disturbed.
July 9, 2014
This was a very dark and captivating novel I was both repulsed and intrigued throughout which is I think why I loved this novel so much. The fact that it was based off a true story was gut wrenching but only pleased me more. I loved the raw horror and truth it showed throughout the main characters actions. Over all a really good book I couldn't put it down.
January 27, 2016
Such a sad, disturbing book. The hell that Jane Hurshman lived through in her relationship with Billy Stafford was horrific.
It is heartbreaking that once free she could not find the peace and happiness she deserved.
It is heartbreaking that once free she could not find the peace and happiness she deserved.
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