Poetically structured essays provide a vivid and engaging account of the author's life
Delivers a nuanced exploration of trauma, family, and personal resilience
Includes both painful memories and moments of beauty for a balanced narrative
Finalist in the National Book Critics Circle Award for Women's Literature
Reads starred by Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly for its impact
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A Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Book of 2021 A Rumpus Book to Read in 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Award 2021 Finalist in Women's Literature "Ouellette's evocative memoir eloquently depicts a difficult but hopeful path to solace from a painful past." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A textured remembrance of a traumatic childhood that
