This hard-hitting novel is a heart-wrenching and oft-times humorous coming-of-age true story about one woman’s incredible triumph over alcoholism, mental illness, and more. There have been thousands of books written on the taboo subjects of addiction, obesity, biraciality, and abuse, but never before has there been a literary work that encompasses all issues at once. In this groundbreaking tale, K.P. Hadley fearlessly confronts her dark past by illuminating her difficult journey with the lessons and opportunities for growth it has offered. Her engaging writing style and quick wit provide an irresistible hold on her audience as she courageously shares the most traumatic events of her life in the hopes of helping others to heal from similar shameful experiences.