The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life

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 Dan’s 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—including A Murder Coach—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.