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Liliana's Invincible Summer

by Cristina Rivera Garza

Liliana's Invincible Summer

by Cristina Rivera Garza

'Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice' is a poignant memoir by Cristina Rivera Garza that takes readers on a soul-stirring journey toward understanding and overcoming grief. On October 18, 2019, Garza file a request for access to the criminal case of her sister, Liliana, murdered by an ex-boyfriend nearly three decades earlier. As Cristina grapples with the reality of a world where gendered violence is devastatingly normalized, she channels her rage and inspiration from feminist movements into a relentless pursuit of justice. Weaving together a narrative that is at once a deeply personal memoir and a harrowing true-crime story, Garza uses her formidable skills as a scholar, novelist, and poet to piece together her sister's life through letters, police reports, and intimate testimonies. This book is not just a testament to Liliana's vibrant and hopeful spirit but also an exploration of the societal plague of femicide and intimate partner violence. It stands as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of one woman's life and her sister's unwavering quest for justice.

  • Memoirs
  • Biography
  • Non-Fiction
  • True
  • Justice
  • Feminist
  • Crime
  • Grief
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