{"product_id":"dumb-girl-a-journey-from-childhood-abuse-to-gun-control-advocacy-paperback","title":"Dumb Girl: A Journey from Childhood Abuse to Gun Control Advocacy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeidi Yewman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of Jeannette Walls, Jodi Picoult, and Alice Sebold, a heartening memoir about a girl who survives abuse and molestation to become a powerful advocate against gun violence in America.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe inspiring memoir of a woman who overcomes the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of her early life to blossom into a gun violence prevention activist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrowing up in a toxic, male-centered household where she's repeatedly told, \"Don't be a dumb girl,\" Heidi's abused by her dad--starting with a punch in the face at five years old--and left to fend for herself by her alcoholic mom, who neglects to protect her from either her violent father or her brother who molests her. For years, Heidi's traumatized and without a voice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen comes Columbine. Thirteen years after Heidi graduates from Columbine High, this horrific school shooting rocks the nation--and gives her a sudden sense of purpose. Despite her childhood wounds, or perhaps even because of them, she becomes determined to stop gun violence. Gradually, she finds her voice: organizing vigils and protests, joining the Brady Campaign Board to battle the NRA, and eventually writing a book and directing a documentary about the after-effects of gun violence. In doing so, she finds her inner strength and resolve and overcomes her fear of conflict--and learns that when you frame it the right way, even being \"dumb\" can be a superpower.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeidi Yewman\u003c\/b\u003e is a gun control advocate, author, and documentary filmmaker. She's best known for her first book, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Bullet\u003c\/i\u003e, and her international award-winning film \u003ci\u003eBehind the Bullet\u003c\/i\u003e, which explores the impact of gun violence on individuals and communities. A graduate of Columbine High School, Heidi served on the board of Brady United Against Gun Violence. As a survivor of childhood abuse, she is driven by a commitment to reducing trauma and gun violence while promoting public safety through education and advocacy. She lives in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44419356852326,"sku":"9781647429423","price":25.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/fhvbeTh1k9781647429423.webp?v=1770105092","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/dumb-girl-a-journey-from-childhood-abuse-to-gun-control-advocacy-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}