Laura's Ghost: Women Speak about Twin Peaks

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In 1990, the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks, co-created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, opened with a murder mystery when a beautiful homecoming queen, wrapped in plastic, washed up on a cold beach. Laura Palmer's character initially served as a plot device that forced a small town to confront its fractured identity. However, after three seasons and a film, she evolved into a complex young woman exploring her sexuality and enduring significant abuse. Laura's Ghost: Women Speak About Twin Peaks examines her legacy on the 30th anniversary of the series. Palmer's character provided one of the few honest and horrific representations of sexual abuse victims without diminishing their strength and complexity. Sheryl Lee, who portrayed Laura, reflects on the challenges of the role and its impact on herself and the women she has encountered over the years, many of whom are survivors of abuse. This demanding role required Lee to reveal her vulnerability, and it remains a defining aspect of her identity. For many women, Laura represents not just victimhood but also empowerment and self-discovery. This book serves as a reckoning, featuring voices from the show and community discussing grief, mischief, humor, sexuality, strength, and survival.