A review by robinsbooks
Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness by Suzy Favor Hamilton

3.0

A few years ago my husband and I were coming out of the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas and were passed by an attractive blonde in a glittery gold dress and spike-heeled sandals who was walking very fast. The only thought I had was how could she walk so fast in those shoes, but my husband seemed to be more aware than I was as he seemed to think she could be an escort on her way to an assignation. Huh. Really? She looked too high class for that kind of profession, but one never knows. But maybe she was just late in meeting her spouse... Ever since then I've been intrigued with the profession and after hearing about Suzy wondered how a high-profile athlete could turn into a highly rated and well paid Las Vegas escort and still remain married. I don't quite understand how her husband could stick with her during all of this and there were a few times I thought, "Oh, surely he will leave her now!" (especially after her golf course appearance) but he didn't. Suzy pretty much blames her entire experience and behavior on bipolar disorder but there were times it seemed she knew exactly what she was doing and any remorse she might have feels a little half-hearted.

And silly naive me, I didn't realize there are actually gigolos in Las Vegas!

This was a fairly compelling and a "fast" read but be forewarned the author goes into a little more detail than really needed and the ending where she explained her diagnosis and healing was a little rushed.