Michelle Mays was born into an abusive family in the Midwest. As she and her siblings cling to survival, the balance of family ties is weighed against alcoholism, drug abuse, abandonment, and despair. Hope dawns in the form of foster care, only to be deferred by multiple placements and a system not equipped to support the children it's meant to protect. Through powerful vignettes of a life disjointed, Mays's story is a journey of hope that is echoed in the experiences of thousands of children in the court and foster care systems today. Dumpster Doll is brave not because it is unique, but because it unflinchingly shines a light on family turmoil, flaws in judicial systems, and ultimately, the grit and tenacity that thousands of children exhibit each day just to make it through.
Dumpster Doll: The Early Years
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Author: Mays, Michelle
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781633373389
Details:
Author: Mays, Michelle
Brand: Proving Press
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 209
Release Date: 19-12-2019
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.0 x 0.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781633373389
