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shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
At first it's pretty hard to find any little piece of light in this memoir, as it seems that every adult in young Donna's life let her down in horrible ways. After being sentenced to 25 years to life for her involvement in a crime resulting in a man's death, Donna Hylton landed at Rikers Island and then Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Donna's fellow inmates, resilient spirit, religious faith and the love of some strong women, particularly a nun who became her true mom, encouraged Donna and she began to thrive for the first time in her young life. Since her release after 27 plus years, she has become a strong advocate for criminal justice reform and for women's rights - especially survivors of abuse and violence. There is more work to be done.
ctb23's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
This is a story of abuse and system failures and a small spark of hope within.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
jennylane's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
kiwialexa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
estam1's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
nataliecherne's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Redemption and the need for compassion behind bars has the potential to change people. Read this book to tug at your heart.
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