Lisa John

The author sets out on a difficult journey to prove she can overcome the obstacles she has created.

Amy does a lot of soul searching when recognizing herself as an alcoholic. I appreciate her fresh perspective as a sober individual looking to take her life back.

Written with clear recall and attention to detail. I read this book in 3 days. Totally absorbing.

I enjoyed reading about the author's captivation with her Native roots. I learned a lot about Quechan culture and rites. The narration carries us though her childhood memories and feelings of inadequacy, her angst at being half-blooded. It's very well written, a raw and honest look at how poorly Natives are treated by the U.S. government.

The first two of three parts were very insightful. I enjoyed her recollection of childhood events as they pertained to her future diagnosis. The author certainly had an adventurous life. However, she soon became hyper-critical of those who misunderstood her condition, waving the title of sociopath like a flag. Poor, poor Patric feels so martyred by every circumstance. It was difficult for me to appreciate her chronicles, using the word 'apathy' far too often.