Julie and her best friend, Kaytie, fill their college days with laughter, boys, and parties. When a man breaks into Julie's home and tries to rape her, Julie's world divides into a Before and After.
As Julie navigates her dangerous world, past decisions reveal their significance, their consequences shaping her current existence. After a shocking discovery, Julie struggles with a life-altering decision, one that will expose her faults and vulnerabilities.
This courageous and candid memoir demonstrates the mental anguish of sexual assault. It illustrates the lasting harm of our societal beliefs that victims are culpable for the violent acts perpetrated against them. It's a story about letting go of shame, regret, and blame, no matter how our culture treats victims of rape.
The Flutter of Butterfly Wings reminds us that it is impossible to foresee how our small choices alter future decisions.