Dancing on Daddy's Grave: A Soul-stirring Memoir of Survival, Forgiveness, and Healing

The story unfolds as the family travels across the entire Western United States. It leads you through the daily struggles and survival of four little girls who faced unimaginable horrors. Tales of being homeless, squatting in old abandoned shakes, as well as moving from one mining camp to another, gives you a picture of their lives. For 53 years beginning when Marjorie was 18 this gripping narrative has remained hidden and serves as a testament of unyielding courage driven by a divine calling. The book begins with her mother’s written and verbal stories and continues with Marjorie's memories. Imagine a world full of poverty, abuse, violence, and hunger on a daily basis. She describes her father’s battles with mental illness and alcoholism through the lens of a child. Written from Marjorie’s innocent perspective, the narrative deliberately avoids speculation which brings the readers down to the visceral level of a child’s memories. Amidst the trauma, Marjorie infuses undertones of humor, offering moments of relief in the face of adversity. Purposefully repeated events echo the cycle of violence, highlighting the perpetual turmoil in their lives.