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this book was very hard to read. She graphically describes the physical and mental abuse that she and her siblings suffered while growing up with a mentally ill, alcoholic mom. They were thrown down the stairs, burned with oil, kicked, whipped and exposed to sexual abuse. They were also left to fend for themselves for long periods of time and became experts at stealing food and clothes so they would have something to eat and something to wear. I think what is even worse than the physical abuse they endured was the verbal tirade that their mother would launch at them. Absolutely horrific. This book is not for those who are sensitive to language as there are many, many vulgar terms used to describe her children. It saddens me to realize there are likely many more families like this that need help. It is absolutely amazing that anyone came out of that family normal. The fact that the author and her siblings have overcome their childhood is truly a testament to the human spirit.