Comfort, Texas: Memoir

Randa Jo Downs' childhood in Texas was a dichotomy of innocence and darkness. A haunting family secret lurked among her love for dancing, the escape of a vibrant imagination, and summer days spent swimming in rivers. While father-daughter incest is not an uncommon crime, it is one veiled in secrecy and shame. Comfort, Texas is a poignant memoir that explores why Downs' father hurt his family beyond measure and why her mother did not protect her. It is a testament to the resilience of one sp...