Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's tumultuous upbringing in a working-class Massachusetts town, marked by her complex relationship with her charismatic but volatile mother. It explores themes of addiction, love, and the struggle for self-discovery and independence amidst a chaotic family dynamic.
Key points:
1. Addiction Cycle: The memoir discusses addiction as a generational cycle, with Domenica's mother's drug addiction influencing her own later struggles.
