Standing Up

<b>For true-crime fans a gripping memoir of a domestic violence survivor who becomes a police detective in the domestic violence unit and is forced to face her demons when her first major case mirrors her own violent assault.</b> <p/><i>Standing Up</i> invites you on an exhilarating journey with a woman who refuses to be defined by her scars. A pulse-pounding chronicle of survival against all odds this memoir takes readers along on a plunge into the chilling depths of abusive relationships. <p/>At the tender age of twenty-three Mary Sweeney-Devine unwittingly stumbled into the clutches of her abuser igniting anguish and despair. With each heart-wrenching trial including a hospital visit she unearthed a reservoir of resilience she didn't know she possessed. But just when she thought she had weathered the storm a second marriage to a recovering alcoholic unleashed a tempest of secrets and unforeseen challenges. <p/>Yet Devine emerged from the darkness fueled by an unyielding determination and a fierce spirit. With the help of unexpected allies determination and a sprinkling of humor she navigated the treacherous terrain of her past--and reclaimed her life with courage. Offering hope to those ensnared in the vicious cycle of abuse <i>Standing Up</i> is a riveting testament to Devine's indomitable spirit and a gripping saga that will leave you breathlessly rooting for the victory of the human heart over adversity.