May 8, 2020

Rachael Brooks Story as a Rape Survivor is Told in “Beads: A Memoir About Falling Apart and Putting Yourself Back Together Again”

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In this episode 103, we visit with Rachael Brooks, author of “Beads: A Memoir About Falling Apart and Putting Yourself Back Together Again.”

“An eloquent and unsettling story of recovery that features solid advice and encouragement for other trauma victims.”— Kirkus Reviews

Prompted by the Me Too movement, Rachael penned her true life story in this debut memoir.

She is a writer, sexual violence prevention speaker and survivor. Through both her writing and speaking engagements, her goal is to raise awareness and provide support for survivors and current victims of assault, as well as generally offer tips and best practices for making it to the other side of trauma.

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About the Author

Rachael Brooks is a writer, sexual violence prevention speaker and survivor. Through both her writing and speaking engagements, her goal is to raise awareness and provide support for survivors and current victims of assault, as well as generally offer tips and best practices for making it to the other side of trauma.

She is on the board of directors for InterAct of Wake County, a nonprofit organization focused on giving sexual assault victims a voice.

Prompted by the Me Too movement, Rachael penned her story in her debut memoir, Beads: A Memoir About Falling Apart and Putting Yourself Back Together Again, published by Koehler Books.

Rachael Brooks currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two children. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a die-hard Carolina basketball fan (Go Heels!)

She is a former tax accountant and CPA who is now a stay-at-home mom. Rachael loves to travel when she can and also enjoys exploring her hometown of Raleigh. Strolling the Target aisles with her youngest, having impromptu cul-de-sac parties, watching college basketball, and frequenting the many different local coffee shops are among her favorite activities.

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