Doss’ memoir removes the veil from disease and survival in a
fashion similar to Lucy Grealy’s Autobiography
of a Face, allowing readers an important, intimate look at the complexities
of family, seen through the lens of a clear-eyed narrator. Her voice may be quiet, but it rings steady
and true.
-Shawna Kenney MFA, published author/journalist/essayist
As Cynthia sits by the side of her desperately ill sister, she
attempts to give her the strength to recover by telling stories of their
childhood. The trauma of her sister’s
illness casts a bright light on the dynamics of their family. Eventually, Doss
is forced to confront her own long-held trauma, one she has never shared with
anyone. The book is written with loving
honesty, and bears witness to what can be overcome when it can finally be
revealed.
-Josephine Fitzpatrick, published author/editor/memoir
instructor