Heidi Yewman

News & Reviews

Award: Honored with the Silver Medal in Inspirational Memoir by the 2025 Living Now Book Awards, which celebrate books that illuminate, uplift, and improve the quality of our lives.

—Living Now Book Awards, 2025

“In this powerful and heart wrenching memoir Dumb Girl, Heidi Yewman confronts her past to turn the pain and shame of an abusive childhood into resilience and purposeful action. She connects with readers through her transformation and triumphantly advocates for change.”

—Chanticleer Book Reviews, 5 Stars, Highly Recommended!

“A compelling and enduring book because of the author’s openness and vulnerability in her narration. I highly recommend it to readers who value powerful memoirs that delve into complex themes of identity, resilience, social justice, and the power of personal transformation.”

—Readers’ Favorite, FIVE STARS

Press Kits

Behind the Bullet Film
Dumb Girl

Media

The Cost of Survival: What Happens After You Fight Back? with Heidi Yewman

Listen to Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand

How author behind ’Dumb Girl’ channeled trauma into advocacy

Watch KOIN segment

Portland Author Heidi Yewman Pens “Dumb Girl” Memoir

Watch KATU segment

Survivor Shares Path to Healing

Watch a KGW+ Talk About it Special

Childhood Abuse Survivor Pens Memoir

Read More at KGW

From childhood Abuse to Gun control Advocacy

Listen to One Voice Podcast

Heidi Yewman’s Memoir “Dumb Girl” Harnesses the Mutually Cathartic Power of Storytelling

Read More at Willamette Week

A Journey of Healing and Activism

Listen to Citywide Blackout Podcast

Author Heidi Yewman – Dumb Girl Memoir

Listen to Big Blend Radio podcast

Dumb Girl No More: From Childhood Trauma to Gun Safety Advocate
Reclaiming Power After Trauma Through Healing, Advocacy & Owning Your Voice
Healing Begins With Truth: Heidi Yewman’s Journey from Shame to Strength

Listen to Adult Child of Dysfunction Podcast

The Most Uncomfortable Question I Ever Had to Ask

Listen to Uncomfy Podcast

From Truth to Advocacy: Heidi Yewman on Gun Violence, Survival & Speaking Her Truth

Listen to The Gift of the Struggle Podcast

Second Chapters: How I Reinvented Myself In The Second Chapter Of My Life

Read More at Authority Magazine

Bold Journey Magazine

Meet Heidi Yewman
Read More at Bold Journey

Standing Our Holy Ground

Behind the Bullet: The aftermath of gun violence from the shooter’s perspective. Watch the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship webinar

Beyond and Behind the Bullet

Listen to a Brady Podcast about the film, the book and the 4 part series article.

KATU TV (Portland) Afternoon Live with Tra’Renee Chambers Interviews director Heidi Yewman

Watch the interview on KATU TV (Portland)

New documentary featuring South Philly’s Will Little focuses on impact of gun violence on shooters

Read More at The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Behind the Bullet” looks at the impact shootings have on the shooters themselves

Watch the interview on KGW

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