Radical Notions

Running from the past, racing toward an uncertain future... In the raw and searing sequel to her debut memoir, Emily confronts the ghosts of her abusive childhood and the harsh realities of a marriage marred by domestic violence. October 1998 finds her fleeing St. Petersburg, Florida, with her two young sons, a U-Haul trailer packed with their belongings, and a heart full of conflicted emotions. Haunted by flashbacks of a traumatic childhood and determined to break the cycle of abuse, Emily embarks on a cross-country road trip, a journey fraught with both physical and emotional challenges.

As she drives toward a new beginning in New Hampshire, the miles blur with memories - of her volatile relationship with her first husband, the echoes of her father's violence, and the struggles of her siblings. From the battlefields of her youth to the battleground of her marriage, Emily's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the fierce determination of a mother to protect her children. Will she outrun her past, or will the shadows of abuse continue to haunt her? Join Emily on this harrowing journey of self-discovery, where she must confront her deepest fears and fight for a future free from the grip of violence.