Rabbit Heart

In Rabbit Heart, Kristine S. Ervin shares her poignant memoir that intertwines her personal journey of grief with her family's relentless pursuit of justice for her mother, Kathy Sue Engle, who was tragically abducted and murdered when Ervin was just eight years old. As she delves into the complexities of her mother’s life and the impact of gendered violence, Ervin navigates her own identity amid the contradictions of womanhood and victimhood. This beautifully crafted narrative explores themes of power, justice, and the intricate process of understanding one’s self in the wake of trauma, emphasizing that our stories can be multifaceted yet still hold truth.