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Summary: The life and murder of Susan Hurley Harrison
Review: A TRUE HEARTBREAKING STORY OF SUSAN HURLEY HARRISON A LIFE STARTED SO ORDINARY BUT ENDED IN HER SENSELESS MURDER TOLD BY HER SISTER MOLLY HURLEY MORAN. A MUST READ. YOU WONT WANT TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN! THE BOOK DETAILS THE YEARS OF ABUSE AT THE HANDS OF JIM HARRISON AND THE CIRCUMSTANIAL EVIDENCE THAT SHOWS THAT HE HAD MOTIVE AND OPPORTUNITY TO MURDER SUSAN. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
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Summary: The life and murder of Susan Hurley Harrison
Review: A TRUE HEARTBREAKING STORY OF SUSAN HURLEY HARRISON A LIFE STARTED SO ORDINARY BUT ENDED IN HER SENSELESS MURDER TOLD BY HER SISTER MOLLY HURLEY MORAN. A MUST READ. YOU WONT WANT TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN! THE BOOK DETAILS THE YEARS OF ABUSE AT THE HANDS OF JIM HARRISON AND THE CIRCUMSTANIAL EVIDENCE THAT SHOWS THAT HE HAD MOTIVE AND OPPORTUNITY TO MURDER SUSAN. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
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Summary: an eye-opener for those who trust our Justice System
Review: As the mother of a murdered daughter, Kaitlyn Arquette, whose unsolved case could easily have been solved in the first two weeks of the (non)investigation, I was fascinated, but not surprised, by Molly Moran's well-written and heartbreaking account of her family's futile efforts to achieve justice for their murdered loved one. Molly should be commended for exposing the flaws in a Justice System that looks good in theory but simply DOESN'T WORK. To read a capsuled account of Susan's case along with dozens of others that were incompetently and/or corruptly handled by law enforcement, visit the Real Crimes web site at www.realcrimes.com. Truth is certainly stranger and definitely more horrible than fiction. Lois Duncan
author of WHO KILLED MY DAUGHTER?
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Summary: Susan's Tragedy
Review: Combining a wealth of fact with a lucid, readable style, Molly Moran records her family's torment in seeking justice for a murdered relative (the author's sister, whose killer has never been prosecuted). Having lacked, at first, the proof of homicide which was later to come with the discovery of Susan's skeletal remains, Moran amasses evidence of the spousal abuse which points to Susan's second husband as the murderer.
Of overarching interest is the character of the sister who unwittingly replicated, in her second marriage, the alcohol-driven chaos of the childhood home (I respect Moran's courage in looking at this dimension of her sister's past, since it is of course a part of her own past, too). Careful to show us Susan's weaknesses and limitations, Moran also reveals Susan's generous and gifted side--compassion for friends, devotion to her sons. These admirable qualities underscore the power of the psychological forces (lack of self-confidence and of self-regard) which kept Susan in an abusive marriage. The book makes an urgent plea for other victims to "get out now"--and for law enforcement to pursue justice for those who cannot escape.
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Summary: Domestic Violence Wake-up Call
Review: I have a great interest in the area of abused women, since so many of them have crossed my path. I have tried to help them, with very mixed results, and this book gave me a greater understanding of why I have so frequently been unsuccessful (now I don't feel so guilty). But still, I feel I must reach out to them whenever I can. I owe a debt of gratitude to Molly Moran for writing this valuable book. I will use it to try to sound a "wake-up call" for those who are in abusive situations. Perhaps they will see parallels between Susan's situation and their own. Sondra Franceil
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children).
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Summary: Domestic Violence Wake-up Call
Review: I have a great interest in the area of abused women, since so many of them have crossed my path. I have tried to help them, with very mixed results, and this book gave me a greater understanding of why I have so frequently been unsuccessful (now I don't feel so guilty). But still, I feel I must reach out to them whenever I can. I owe a debt of gratitude to Molly Moran for writing this valuable book. I will use it to try to sound a "wake-up call" for those who are in abusive situations. Perhaps they will see parallels between Susan's situation and their own. Sondra Franceil
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children).
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Summary: A tragic story of a talented woman murdered - a must read
Review: I want to thank Molly Hurley Moran for writing this book. Her sister, Susan Hurley Harrison, was murdered in 1994 and the crime is still, to this day, unsolved. This story came to my attention when it was featured on Unsolved Mysteries back in late 1996 - ironically, shortly before Susan's body was discovered. Moran's novel brings you into the life story of her sister, and after reading it you feel like you know Susan personally. It is a tragic story of a talented woman who was a loving mother to her two sons but was affected by spousal abuse which may ultimately have played a role in her murder. Was Jim Harrison, her husband, also her killer? The Maryland state attorney general declined to file charges, but that doesn't mean Harrison had no involvement in Susan's murder. Read Moran's book and study the evidence involved.
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Summary: A tragic story of a talented woman murdered - a must read
Review: I want to thank Molly Hurley Moran for writing this book. Her sister, Susan Hurley Harrison, was murdered in 1994 and the crime is still, to this day, unsolved. This story came to my attention when it was featured on Unsolved Mysteries back in late 1996 - ironically, shortly before Susan's body was discovered. Moran's novel brings you into the life story of her sister, and after reading it you feel like you know Susan personally. It is a tragic story of a talented woman who was a loving mother to her two sons but was affected by spousal abuse which may ultimately have played a role in her murder. Was Jim Harrison, her husband, also her killer? The Maryland state attorney general declined to file charges, but that doesn't mean Harrison had no involvement in Susan's murder. Read Moran's book and study the evidence involved.
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Summary: "Finding Susan"
Review: This book is fascinating on many levels. It is a loving tribute to the author's sister while at the same time examining the personality traits and weaknesses that led her to marry and ultimately die at the hands of an abusive man. I felt as though I truly got to know Susan by reading the book and shared the author's mixed emotions of frustration, sadness, love and concern for her as the story progressed. I literally could not put this book down--finishing it in within 24 hours of its purchase.
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Summary: A definite read (and a long review)
Review: When the average person reads in a newspaper about a murdered person and the subsequent investigation, the idea that there is a long-lasting effect on the family is not always completely considered. Molly Moran's book brings her sister Susan to life to such a point that I felt I knew Susan and probably would have had a lot in common with her. Moran gives us an in-depth look at the devastation that brought her sister, a vibrant and talented woman, to continue in an abusive relationship and her downward spiral with alcohol. What stunned me most was Appendix A - the 28 police and doctor reports (from 1987 to 1994) told in an almost matter-of-fact tone. To think that there were so many documented times that Susan could helped herself and yet she continued with the one relationship that she knew was no good for her. This book should be required reading for all high school freshmen girls (presumably when they start dating). They may not appreciate fully all of the family dynamics that are encompassed in the book. Perhaps, though, if girls at that age learn about the pattern of spousal abuse early on, it might help one of them...or they might be able to help a loved one get help. A definite read...and sorry for the long review.
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