“Twelve year old Holly is a homeless runaway. We learn of her experiences through entries made in her journal, a gift from a former teacher. In her journal are the accounts of her mother's death from a heroin overdose, her life in foster care, and the abuse that forced her to become a runaway. We follow her as she makes her way to the west coast by any means possible. She finally reaches L. A. and the beaches of California, her goal. Holly's encounters with other homeless individuals and communities prove to be dangerous and unwelcoming. Finally, through a shelter experience she makes a connection with life altering consequences
Poignant and moving, a book not easily forgotten.”
Diane P wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009.
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