In My Skin - Kate Holden

Such a courageous, explicitly honest, moving and well-written memoir about this young woman's journey to hell and back. A normal middle class Australian background, an exceptionally loving family, a Uni degree, a shy & bookish personality, and yet she became a heroin addict and prostitute. At times I felt depressed to read about this painful journey, but the writing was always captivating and lifted the book beyond just another bare-all. I found her family's unconditional love amazing. A book that lingered in my mind well after I finished it...