i just want to read you a little bit of it excerpt about jeanette and jeanette law. my experience with jeanette was a powerful reminder about the importance of telling women's stories. her voice like to like a tangie changes in the state law. because of her bravery, other women's lives will be better. and each small win is just that, a win. and each win is reminder things can change. these are also a reminder that the people who have been victimized either by spouse or an unjust system, are nonetheless powerful. some people portrayed survivors of domestic violence as weak. some people portrayed the women in appalachia the same way. i think gen x story illustrates the opposite. when given the right tools, support an environment, these women are capable of changing the world. and so with that i will conclude my reading part of the night and i look for to hearing all of your questions. again i want to thank card michael's for hosting this event and please, please buy books and support to local bookstores. they do amazing, amazing work. and with that i will go ahead and o