This is a series of essays by author about herself. A really interesting read--the author's early life was within a cult with her older sisters and then a younger brother. Her mom was able to escape the cult with Lauren the youngest sister & author and her younger brother. Her older sisters stayed with their dad in the cult at that time. Her mom and then step dad went back into the cult for a few years but again she got out. This screwed up her childhood and as you read also screwed up a lot of her outlook on life. Lauren is also a lesbian and in the late 1990s to early 2000s the don't ask, don't tell policy in the military was the case. Well she joined the Air Force as a way to get away from family and try to set off on her own life. Obviously struggles here as well. Struggles with jobs and relationships as well but seems like she is now in a much better place--at least hope so with this book she has written. A really strong read and interesting perspectives.
There are 11 WL for this book in PBS but right now holding onto it and loaning out to others to read.
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