Alligator Candy by David Kushner

A Memoir

In this poignant memoir, the author delves into the haunting tragedy of his older brother's abduction and murder in the 1970s, an event that forever altered his family's life. Through a blend of personal recollections and investigative journalism, the narrative explores the impact of loss, the complexities of memory, and the enduring quest for closure. As the author revisits the past, he confronts the innocence of childhood shattered by violence, while reflecting on the broader societal changes in crime awareness and child safety that emerged from such tragedies.

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