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Advance Praise for Finding Susan
"A poignant book," "a compelling . . . true-crime story." —Booklist, September 1, 2003 "I found Molly Moran’s account of her sister’s tragedy both thoughtful and moving; the book is a significant commentary on the nature of domestic violence." —Penelope Lively, author of Moon Tiger, Winner of the Booker Prize "Susan Harrison’s story is, regrettably, a universal one and we ignore this at our peril. Molly Moran’s candid memoir serves to remind us that anyone’s sister, mother, or daughter can make the kind of choices that end in tragedy. It is a painful story, but an essential one for those who want to understand the intractable nature of domestic violence. Yes, Susan’s life mattered and her death matters, too." —Laura Lippman, author of Every Secret Thing "Finding Susan reads like a classic novel, both in its import and its ability to capture the reader, propelling her or him forward to discover the truth. Like Native Son by Richard Wright, which reveals a story about the nature of racism and fear, this work tells the truth about women, violence, and alcoholism. Her book may be as critically important as Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe or The Jungle by Upton Sinclair." —Rebecca S. Katz, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology, Morehead State University "This work is an important contribution to the literature of battered women, missing persons, and failure by the criminal justice system. . . . It is a very readable book. . . . an excellent book. Finding Susan could fit into classes on Victims of Crime, Women’s Studies, and some criminal justice classes. It would be an excellent resource for someone taking up the cause of battered women. I wouldn’t be surprised if the book would get the author on some talk shows." —E. Ernest Wood, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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