{"product_id":"9781647428853","title":"Standing Up","description":"Author: Mary L. Devine\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781647428853\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: She Writes Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 18 Jun 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 272 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eStanding Up\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n 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, \u003ci\u003eStanding Up\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922832900254,"sku":"ING-9781647428853","price":25.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781647428853.jpg?v=1782892002","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781647428853","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}