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My initial thought was that this would be a documentary on life in poverty, which it was, but it became much more personal and thought provoking, as you explore the author's own experiences. It's clear she had a very difficult and traumatising childhood, dealing with her Mum's partners, verbal abuse, alcohol problems, periods of foster care, poor living conditions and constant upheaval to new homes. You develop a very close connection with the author as she reveals how she felt and how she coped. The structuring of the book of a chapter on a place she lived, followed by a present day chapter of her revisiting the place worked well, as it allowed you to see how much of an impact life in the different areas had on her. You also get to see if things have really changed 20 or so years on. I found the whole book very interesting and appreciate the author sharing her personal stories.