The Unveiling, Ruth Markel
The Unveiling, Ruth Markel
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The Unveiling
A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life

Author: Ruth Markel

Narrator: Ann Marie Lee

Unabridged: 8 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/18/2022


Synopsis

Ruth Markel is the mother of the late Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2014. In The Unveiling, she describes her experiences since the day of Dan's death from several distinct perspectives:

● As a devastated mother with the unique human perspective of becoming a homicide survivor and victim.

● As a woman whose attempts to achieve normalcy and live a healthy life are continually interrupted by painful reminders, a rollercoaster of hearings, frequently changing trial dates, verdicts, and appeals.

● As an engaged citizen using what she has learned to help other victims of homicide and violent crimes recover from trauma and begin an optimistic outlook on life.

● As an insider who shows how our collective network of family, friends, and experts have helped her family remain involved, motivated, and hopeful.

● As a grandmother who had not been allowed to see her grandchildren in many years, she used advocacy to inspire the Florida State Legislature to pass a grandparent visitation bill.

● And as an experienced author of nine books using the written word to effectively address the shift from grief to promise.

About Ruth Markel

Ruth Markel is a noted author, public speaker, and the president of RNM Enterprises, a leading management consulting firm. She has worked in senior management positions in both private and public sectors for the past forty years. Ruth has lectured on issues concerning negotiation and advancement in organizations at the University of Toronto, the London Business School, and Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University).

In addition to several TV and radio appearances, Ruth's published work includes:

Moving Up: A Woman's Guide To A Better Future At Work, Room At The Top: A Woman's Guide To Moving Up In Business, Der Weg Nach Oben, L'Art De Negocier, Une Place Au Sommet, Le Defi D'une Carrier, S'affirmer Pour Evoluer, Comment Gerer, Karriere 1st Weiblich.

Due to the circumstances surrounding the unforeseen murder of Ruth's son Dan Markel, she has appeared on 20/20 ABC, Inside Edition, CourtTV, and Dateline NBC, and participated in the hit podcast Over My Dead Body, by Wondery. With support from Dan's friends and extended networks, Ruth's efforts successfully changed Florida's restrictive grandparent visitation statutes to provide access to courts for other families facing terrible circumstances.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kayla on January 07, 2024

I’ve recently delved into the court proceedings of the Dan Markel murder, and so wanted to read the book his mom wrote. While parts felt repetitive or somewhat clunky, the feelings she expresses about the loss of her son and the trials that have come afterward are what stuck with me. I hope all thos......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne Lopes on October 30, 2022

Well I gave the book 2 ⭐️⭐️ I feel bad giving the book just 2 stars because I have been following the trial of Dan Markel. His mother Ruth Markel wrote the book. It was to long winded. She used a lot of court jargons and it started to get boring. But all in all I respect her and I wish her the best......more

Goodreads review by caitlin on October 31, 2022

In this book, Ruth Markel shares about her life before and after her son’s murder. We often hear about the police investigation and the suspected or convicted criminals in true crime stories. That’s been the case with most of the coverage of Dan Markel’s murder in Tallahassee, Florida, up to this po......more

Goodreads review by Valerity (Val) on July 31, 2022

I’m sure many people recall when this tragic crime took place in Tallahassee, FL in 2014. The daytime murder of the much – loved and respected law professor Dan Markel lingered in my mind, making me want to learn more about the case. When I figured out that this book was the answer to my curiosity,......more

Goodreads review by Timothy on March 06, 2023

fascinating tale of a family that has gone through too much! The tale of Dan Markel’s assassination is gut wrenching, to say the least. No dedicated, upstanding family man should lose his life because of a devious ex and her family! But, the agony inflicted upon Ruth and her family by that family and......more