Critical Praise

"An intimate portrait of a mother and a daughter, touching upon sacrifice, forgiveness, frustration, alienation, and understanding."

——The Advocate

"Readers who think this book will be depressing (and who wouldn't from the title?) will find themselves laughing out loud, and moved to tears."

——The Times-Picayune (New Orleans)

"A story of real grace and power."

——Kirkus Reviews