Where other books about rape weave the voices of feminists and activists together and imagine what a world without violence might look like, Dear Sister describes the reality of what the world looks like through the eyes of a survivor. Written in an epistolary format, this multi-generational, multi-ethnic collection of letters and essays is a moving journey into the hearts and minds of the survivors of rape, incest, and other forms of sexual violence, written directly to and for other survivors.ĭear Sister goes far beyond traditional books about healing, which often use "experts" to explain the experience of survivors for the rest of the world. Please consider visiting the AK Press website to learn more about the fundraiser to help them and their neighbors.ĭear Sister shares the lessons, memories, and vision of over fifty artists, activists, mothers, writers, and students who share their stories of survival or what it means to be an advocate and ally to survivors. In Oakland, California on Maa fire destroyed the AK Press warehouse along with several other businesses. Hold this tight to your heart: it wasn't your fault.Īt night when you lay there and your mind fills with images and you wonder if only, if you had. It wasn't your fault it was never your fault.
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