A rare memoir of child abuse perpetrated by mothers A tale of unusual encounters – from a violent childhood, to the audition rooms of Julliard, to Hollywood, and back to Toronto Tells the story of a lesbian woman coming out in Hollywood, even before Ellen DeGeneres had Very timely exploration of abuse, mental health, women’s rights, feminism, troubled childhood, grief, and love Author is an Emmy-nominated actress who is comfortable speaking to media, hosting events, giving interviews, and public speaking