Overview
Today the name Matthew Shepard is synonymous with gay rights, but until 1998, he was just Judy Shepardās son. In this remarkably candid memoir,Ā Judy Shepard shares the story behind the headlines. Interweaving memories of Matthew and her family with the challenges of confronting her sonās death, Judy describes how she handled the crippling loss of her child in the public eye, the vigils and protests held by strangers in her sonās name, and ultimately how she and her husband gained the courage to help prosecutors convict her son's murderers.
The Meaning of Matthew is more than a retelling of horrific injustice that brought the reality of inequality and homophobia into the American consciousness. It is anĀ unforgettable and inspiring account of how one ordinary woman turned an unthinkable tragedy into a vital message for the world.
This book title, The Meaning of Matthew (My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed), ISBN: 9780452296381, by Judy Shepard, published by Penguin Publishing Group (May 25, 2010) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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