The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption
Kermit Alexancer, Alex Gerould
Language: English
Published by Atria Books, 2015
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Good+ hardcover in Good+ Jacket. 2015. SIGNED by BOTH AUTHORS, KERMIT ALEXANDER AND ALEX GEROULD on title page. Pages all clean/unmarked. STAIN to rear cover corner of book. Jacket unclipped. STAIN TO REAR CORNER. LIght scuffs. SOLID. 352 pp. See pics.
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- Title
- The Valley of the Shadow of Death: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption
- Author
- Kermit Alexancer, Alex Gerould
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- Good Plus
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Signed
- Inscribed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1476765766
- ISBN 13
- 9781476765761
“A deeply moving story of one man’s pain and hard-won peace...This is a special book.” —Booklist (starred review)
In this heart-wrenching memoir, former NFL star Kermit Alexander tells the devastating true story of the horrific massacre of his family and his subsequent years of despair, followed by a spiritual renewal that showed him a way to rebuild his family and reclaim his life.
On the morning of August 31, 1984, in the South Central section of Los Angeles, three armed men broke into a house, brutally murdering two women and two young boys.
The victims were Ebora Alexander, Dietra Alexander, Damani Garner, and Damon Bonner—the mother, sister, and nephews of retired All-Pro cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers Kermit Alexander.
In his own words, Kermit Alexander finally shares the full story of what happened to his loved ones and the aftermath of that tragic day. He recounts the hours leading up to the massacre, and how afterward he lost himself in the LA underworld, pleading, bribing, and threatening in a search for answers. He describes his journey through the “wilderness” of despair—the years of isolation living out of his car, broke, depressed, and sick. We also learn about his coming-of-age in 1950s LA, the following decade he spent in the NFL, the events leading up to that fateful August day, and finally the shocking truth behind the murders. Kermit opens up about his darkest hours, but also what it took to turn his life around, rebuild his family, and ultimately find peace.
Ominous and intense, powerful and uplifting, tragic and triumphant, The Valley of the Shadow of Death is more than a rendering of one man’s adversity; it’s testament to the value of family and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss.
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About the Author
Alex Gerould is a professor of criminal justice at San Francisco State University. He has over twenty years of experience in the field, and has worked extensively with law enforcement agencies locally and internationally.
Jeff Snipes is a professor of criminal justice at San Francisco State University. He has over twenty years of experience in the field, and has worked extensively with law enforcement agencies locally and internationally.
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