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Spectral Evidence

The Ramona Case: Incest, Memory, And Truth On Trial In Napa Valley

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By Moira Johnston

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Spectral Evidence is a masterful account of the Ramona family of Napa Valley, CA, whose outward appearance of success was destroyed by allegations of child sexual abuse brought by Holly, the eldest of the Ramonas three daughters, by her mother, Stephanie, and by Holly’s therapists against her father, Gary.These allegations were based on memories recovered through the efforts of the therapists, who were later successfully sued by Gary for malpractice. From the powerfully rendered confrontation between Gary and his wife and daughter, to the dramatic conclusion of the first trial, at which the entire concept of recovered memory was furiously debated, readers witness a dynamic and emotional family drama.Johnston, a veteran investigative journalist, objectively explores the nature of recovered memory, its validity, and its quick acceptance within the professional psychological community. The book provides an even-handed and fair survey of the research and opinions brought to bear by feminists, psychologists, memory scientists, and legal experts.

On Sale
Dec 16, 1998
Page Count
448 pages
Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-13
9780813335872

Moira Johnston

About the Author

Moira Johnston is a veteran investigative journalist who lives in Napa Valley, California.

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