I like to keep things around me that remind me of him. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Heather ebert on august 28, 1997, just as she was starting her junior year at the university of kentucky, holly dunn and her boyfriend, chris maier, were walking along railroad tracks on their way home from a. On august 28, 1997, just as she was starting her junior year of college at the university of kentucky, holly dunn and her boyfriend. Inspirational true story of a wonderful woman, holly dunn, who survived a vicious attack and rape after witnessing the murder of her lovely boyfriend, chris by a vicious beast who had attacked many more women before holly. Sole survivor and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Feb 07, 2019 i first came across holly dunns story a few years ago on an episode of 48 hours. She is also the author of the 2017 book sole survivor. I was floored by her resilience then and when i saw she was writing a book to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her survival, i knew i had to read it. Sole survivor book san mateo county libraries bibliocommons. Holly dunn pendleton is a a tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit. Dunn is the sole survivor of the railroad serial killer, angel resendiz. I believe that talking about it helps it lose its power.
Through luck and quick thinking dunn was able to live through her i first came across holly dunns story a few years ago on an episode of 48 hours. Holly dunn wrote her book about surviving a serial killer to inspire and help. Evansvillenative holly dunns book now on bookshelves. Holly dunn wrote her book about surviving a serial killer to inspire and help others in their own recovery journeys. Holly dunn has written a new book, sole survivor, detailing how she survived a brutal 1997 encounter with serial killer angel resendiz in lexington, kentucky, an ordeal that cost her boyfriend. Dunn sole survivor dunn is the only survivor of an infamous serial killer and has written a book about her journey to healing. Holly dunn announces book tour for sole survivor october 11th, 2017 melanie zayas evansville, indiana an evansville woman who gained national attention when she became the only known survivor of the man known as the railroad killer has published a book talking about her traumatic experience. Dunn said she suffered from survivor s guilt but that writing a new book about her ordeal, sole survivor, helped her heal mentally. After recovering physically, holly began the lifelong process of healing emotionally. A memoir of hope, healing, and survival, sure to resonate with fans of jaycee dugards a stolen life and elizabeth smarts my story.
Dunn is the only known survivor of the infamous railroad serial killer. The only survivor of the infamous railway killer in lexington is using her story to help victims of sexual assault and other crimes. It doesnt have as much power over me as it had soon after the attack, but talking about it still to this day is hard, dunn said. Join facebook to connect with holly dunn and others you may know. The book documents evansvillenative holly dunns unconventional process of healing. I was excited to hear that holly dunn had written a book about her story i live in the. On august 28, 1997, just as she was starting her junior year at the university of kentucky, holly dunn and her boyfriend, chris maier, were. Holly s house, a child and adult advocacy center in evansville, indiana, was named in honor of the work holly dunn pendleton has done in educating our communities on how to assist victims of sexual violence, as well as her personal efforts to reach out and help victims of sexual assault. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the. Sole survivor of serial killer angel maturino resendiz. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
The inspiring true story of coming face to face with the infamous railroad killer by holly dunn at barnes. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The victim of a violent physical and sexual assault and witness to her boyfriends murder, holly has become a beacon of hope and inspiration to many. Dunn stated, i am truly thankful for a second chance at life. Dunn pendleton is the only known survivor of the railroad serial killer, angel maturino resendiz. The inspiring true story of coming face to face with the.
The event will feature a talk by dunn in which she will share her story of survival and healing from a horrific true crime, followed by a question and answer session. Sole survivor of a serial killer shares her story in new book. This past summer marked the 20th anniversary of dunns survival, and now, she is sharing her account of the events and her journey since then. Sole survivor the inspiring true story of coming face to face with the infamous railroad killer by. Evansville woman hopes story of surviving serial killer helps others. The inspiring true story of coming face to face with the infamous railroad killer by holly dunn at indigo. Dunn of sole survivor was a featured author for the. Sole survivor of railroad killer crime spree writes book.
Sep 09, 2017 holly dunn has written a new book, sole survivor, detailing how she survived a brutal 1997 encounter with serial killer angel resendiz in lexington, kentucky, an ordeal that cost her boyfriend. Dean koontzs bestselling novel is brought to tv in this 4. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Holly dunn is the only known survivor of a string of nationwide attacks carried out by a serial killer. Angel maturino resendiz is suspected of killed 23 people across the united states and mexico over a 20 year period. Dunn said the books title has special meaning since shes the only known survivor of an attack by resendiz. May 17, 2018 the cofounder of holly s house, former rainn speaker and author of sole survivor was a featured author for the junior league of richmond 73rd annual book and author event held in richmond, virginia. With billy zane, gloria reuben, isabella hofmann, rachel victoria.
It is about a woman named rose, who is being pursued by a company called teknologik. Holly dunn wrote her story of surviving assault to help others. Dunn graduated in 2000 from the university of kentucky in lexington with a degree in finance. She hopes to give readers a clear message about the importance of addressing domestic violence and finding a voice for victims. It might mislead some potential readers fans of popular podcasts, perhaps seeking a deep dive into a true crime story. I first came across holly dunn s story a few years ago on an episode of 48 hours. Dunn, serial killer survivor, speaks at library about healing. She hopes to give readers a clear message about the. A neverbeforetold account of dunns story her book, sole survivor will be published in november.
Hear her inspiring true story of surviving the attack of the infamous railroad killer. Now her story of survival and healing is recounted in sole survivor. In her work as an activist, holly uses her horrific experience and long journey of healing to inspire and enlighten her audiences, motivating others to reclaim their lives after trauma and working with her community to build a network of healing and outreach to victims of abuse and sexual assault. Dunn holly dunn pendleton is a survivor, a motivator, and a tribute to the human spirit. Sole survivor on august 28, 1997, just as she was starting her junior year of college at the university of kentucky, holly dunn and her boyfriend, chris maier, were walking along railroad tracks on their way home from a party when they were attacked by notorious serial killer angel maturino resendiz, a. Sole survivor the inspiring true story of coming face to face with the infamous railroad killer book. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The inspiring true story of coming face to face with the infamous.
Sole survivor the inspiring true story of coming face to face with the infamous railroad killer on august 28, 1997, just as she was starting her junior year of college at the university of kentucky, holly dunn and her boyfriend, chris maier, were walking along railroad tracks on their way home from a party when they were attacked by notorious serial killer angel maturino resendiz, aka the railroad killer. Holly dunn was the only survivor among the 15 victims of angel maturino resendiz, the serial killer known as the railroad killer because he stalked his prey along the railroad tracks from. Dunn is the sole survivor of a terrible serial killer known as the railroad killer. I dont think the book s subtitle the inspiring true story of coming face to face with the infamous railroad killer was the right choice by the publisher.
Sole survivor of a serial killer shares her story in new. Nov 30, 2017 the only survivor of the infamous railway killer in lexington is using her story to help victims of sexual assault and other crimes. Holly dunn pendleton is the only survivor of an infamous railroad serial killer. Aug 16, 2017 august 28 will mark the 20th anniversary of holly dunns sole survival of the infamous railroad killer angel maturino resendiz a serial killer who murdered at least 15 people, mostly along railroads, across six different states in the 1990s. Sole survivor written by holly dunn and has been published by diversion books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 20171107 with true crime categories. Holly dunn is the only survivor of the infamous railroad killer angel maturino resendiz a serial killer who murdered at least 15 people, mostly along railroads, across six different states in the 1990s. She and her then boyfriend chris maier were victims in 1997, and chris did not survive the attack. Watch sole survivor of railroad killer crime spree writes book. Holly dunns sole survivor carries powerful, hopeful.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Twenty years after the brutal attack, holly published a book, sole survivor, which has helped with her recovery. Nov 28, 2017 holly dunn is the only known survivor of a string of nationwide attacks carried out by a serial killer. On august 28, 1997, just as she was starting her junior year at the university of kentucky, holly dunn and her boyfriend, chris maier, were walking along railroad tracks on their way home from a party when they were attacked by notorious serial killer angel maturino. Sole survivor of serial killer angel maturino resendiz shares.
I made a choice to either crawl into a hole or do something. Dunn, the only known survivor of the serial murderer known as. Sole survivor of serial killer shares story youtube. Bowling green police department approved to establish law. Dunns novel sole survivor was released in november. Holly dunn was the only survivor among the 15 victims of angel maturino resendiz, the serial killer known as the railroad killer because he. Sole survivor is a novel by the bestselling author dean koontz, published in 1997. Her new book, sole survivor recounts her experience being attacked by the infamous railroad killer and. Dunn, heather ebert, audiobook narrated by hillary huber. Dunn graduated in 2000 from the university of kentucky in lexington with a. Sole survivor to mark the 20year anniversary of her survival, holly dunn has written a book due out in november 2017.
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