Beads: A Memoir about Falling Apart and Putting Yourself Back Together Again

by Rachael Brooks

Beads is the harrowing story of a rape victim determined to turn herself into a survivor by putting her life--and her beaded necklace--back together. It explores her journey from a brutal attack to the devastating justice system, and ultimately to the other side of trauma: forgiveness and peace. Beads reveals the realities and challenges survivors face, as well as the rollercoaster of emotions through each part of the journey. Evoking outrage and hope, and everything in between, author Rachael Brooks confronts issues surrounding sexual assault that are still prevalent today. When will enough be enough? The time is now.

Hardcover

Published November 26, 2019