The Silk Finisher
Bigotry, Murder, and Sacrifice in the Crossroads of America
$29.69
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
10 December 2024
Summary
What happens when toxicity invades a life at every turn?
A 1963 murder leads to a decade-long journey for a son to uncover truths about his family, an American town, and ultimately himself.
In the “Crossroads of America,” three active-duty US Army paratroopers commit a more heinous crime than the one they are trying to cover up. Their arrests and trial shock and divide residents of the town between those who see the soldiers as heroes and those who view them a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798888456231 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Daniel Melchior |
| Publisher: | Post Hill Press |
| Imprint: | Post Hill Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 10 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 395g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“In this meticulously researched memoir, Dan Melchior digs into so much that our country continues to wrestle with—blue collar men breaking apart, homophobia, racism, doctors dealing drugs, and gun violence. The story, set in Evansville, Indiana, relives decades of challenges that continue to haunt America today. Fortunately, there’s hope in the shape of people like the author’s mother Dolores—loving, hardworking “in the margins,” and accepting of others. The Silk Finisher introduces readers to this quietly remarkable woman who witnessed it all.” – Mary Collins, author of At the Broken Places: A Mother and Trans Son Pick Up the Pieces“Time and again, Daniel Melchior dares to take us past the forgotten headlines, deeper into the shadows of the past. In doing so, he gives us a heartfelt story about family, loss, and, ultimately, the true measure of perseverance.” – Tim Wendel, author of Rebel Falls“With thorough research and sturdy prose, Melchior nimbly weaves many narrative strands into a fascinating tapestry.” – Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Daniel Melchior
Dan Melchior, the son of blue-collar parents, grew up in Evansville, Indiana, a town in the “Crossroads of America.” After earning a B.S. and MBA from the University of Southern Indiana, he moved to south Florida where he served as an executive at several multi-national corporations. In 2021, he earned an MA degree from Johns Hopkins University and is currently a university administrator. A wanderer, Dan currently resides in San Diego, California.
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