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Author Event | Mary L. Devine
Join us at the Duck Creek Regional Library for a compelling author event with Mary L. Devine, as she shares excerpts from her powerful memoir, Standing Up: Making the Best Out of Surviving the Worst. This event is ideal for fans of true crime, memoirs of resilience, and anyone interested in stories of personal transformation and justice. Devine will read excerpts from her book, which will be followed by a Q&A session. Copies of Standing Up will be available for purchase and signing.
In this gripping true story, Devine recounts her harrowing journey as a survivor of domestic violence who later became a police detective specializing in domestic abuse cases. When her first major case echoes her own traumatic past, she is forced to confront long-buried memories and summon the strength to keep standing.
With unflinching honesty and resilience, Standing Up chronicles Devine’s experience of enduring — and ultimately rising above — two abusive relationships, including a tumultuous second marriage marked by addiction and hidden truths. Her story is one of courage, transformation, and healing, offering inspiration and hope to others affected by abuse.
Free and open to the public — we hope to see you there!
- Date:
- Thursday, September 11, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
- Location:
- Large Meeting Room A
- Library:
- Duck Creek Regional Library
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults
- Categories:
- Book Discussions