Heidi Yewman

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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

“…[an] inspiring story.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Chanticleer Cover Design Non-Fiction 1st Place
Chanticleer Journey Book Award for Overcoming Adversity Non-Fiction
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International Impact Book Awards Winner

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From Dumb Girl to Gun Girl
27 Years Fighting Gun Violence
Meet Heidi Yewman
From Silence to Strength: On Trauma, Truth and Gun Reform with Heidi Yewman
National Association of Memoir Writers Virtual Book Club
‘Dumb Girl”: From childhood abuse to gun control advocacy
New memoir explores how healing and activism go hand in hand
The Cost of Survival: What Happens After You Fight Back? with Heidi Yewman
How author behind ’Dumb Girl’ channeled trauma into advocacy
Portland Author Heidi Yewman Pens “Dumb Girl” Memoir
Survivor Shares Path to Healing
Childhood Abuse Survivor Pens Memoir
From childhood Abuse to Gun control Advocacy
Heidi Yewman’s Memoir “Dumb Girl” Harnesses the Mutually Cathartic Power of Storytelling
A Journey of Healing and Activism
Author Heidi Yewman – Dumb Girl Memoir
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
The Most Uncomfortable Question I Ever Had to Ask
From Truth to Advocacy: Heidi Yewman on Gun Violence, Survival & Speaking Her Truth
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