Heidi Yewman

About The Author

Heidi Yewman is a gun control advocate, author, and documentary filmmaker. She’s best known for her first book, Beyond the Bullet, and her international award-winning film Behind the Bullet, which explores the impact of gun violence on individuals and communities. A graduate of Columbine High School, Heidi served on the board of Brady United Against Gun Violence. As a survivor of childhood abuse, she is driven by a commitment to reducing trauma and gun violence while promoting public safety through education and advocacy. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Books by Heidi Yewman

Dumb Girl

A Journey from Childhood Abuse to Gun Control Advocacy

By Heidi Yewman
For fans of Jeannette Walls, Jodi Picoult, and Alice Sebold, a heartening memoir about a girl who survives abuse and molestation to become a powerful advocate against gun violence in America.
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