Every family has its secrets. In 1937; in Cheyenne; Wyoming; an anguished father made the momentous decision to end his mentally ill daughter’s life rather than commit her to an insane asylum. After signing a joint suicide pact to die together; the father first killed the girl and then attempted to take his own life. Forever known as Cheyenne’s “mercy slayer;†the man survived to face the consequences of his unimaginable crime. Yet the question remains: What power on earth would compel a father to murder his own child? Now; after more than seven decades of silence; events surrounding this long-ago tragedy are at last being told. Author Suzanne Handler shares with readers the secrets of her family’s dark past. You will be moved by this extraordinary story of murder; mental illness; and the impact of secrets on families.
#3065731 in Books Open Door Publications 2012-09-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .35 x 5.98l; .50 #File Name: 0983875049164 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. not just an autobiographyBy fishingdogThis book is a good story that explains a bit about the Cuban-American relations since Castro's revolution and how an ex-pat could make it in the US. It's about family and the American Dream; but more importantly about individual perseverance. Mr. Martinez is obviously not an example of the "entitlement generation"; but perhaps a study the latter could certainly benefit from! The book works on many levels.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent read!By carlitosway69Very compelling story! Great read. Read it from cover to cover in one sitting. I highly recommend it; especially to my fellow Cuban Americans. Terrific job mi hermano! Thank you!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Unspoken GiftBy doc brownA great read. Aldo provides insight into the making of the American Dream. The Unspoken Gift gives it's reader the receipe for success and a happy and fulfilling life.
