Summary of The Fact of a Body

The Fact of a Body is a nonfiction book by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich. It is a memoir about the author's journey of self-discovery as she works on a criminal case of child abuse and murder. Through this experience, she uses her own history of abuse to reflect on the nature of justice and the impact of trauma on individuals and society. The book examines the ways in which the legal system can fail victims, the power of testimony, and the complexities of memory. Marzano-Lesnevich also reveals how understanding her own story of abuse and trauma enabled her to see the humanity in the accused.