Though grim, this story plays as a reminder that even one kind adult in a child’s life can impact them in an enormous way.
Based on her life as a child, Regina and her siblings struggle to survive homelessness and the brutality of a series of unfortunate foster homes. With an unstable mother, this story accounts for her upbringing in Lower Manhattan. Regina perseveres despite the odds yet encounters the unhappiest of situations along the way: neglect, violence, abuse, and near starvation.
“It seems like every few months we get a new social worker, so it’s not surprising when a new lady shows up to get Norm and me.”
This is a quick read and moving memoir. Note that it does include some disturbing scenes. Still, such a tear-jerker and motivational read! I loved this book and highly recommend it.