This author bravely shares her story of her life - from being passed off to other relatives and those who were not related, to being brought back and forth from the foster care system. She writes in a way that allows the reader to empathize with the child who was so badly treated, and also to understand the impact of these experiences on her life. Then, the book explores how the author, as an adult, worked in the system to help children, and the ways she learned more about her life as a child watching how the system was failing even those with passion and compassion to help children. It is a learning experience and ultimately, this book is uplifting as well as an education
“Kenisha Anthony delivers a well-crafted story of one person’s life "real and raw" and character-building wisdom for all our lives. ‘The smartest people are lifetime learners,’ she writes. Building upon pain, poignancy and progress, Kenisha teaches us all.”