Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's turbulent teenage years growing up in a strict Christian family in rural Indiana, alongside her adopted black brothers. It delves into their experiences of racism, abuse, and the harrowing time spent at a Christian reform school in the Dominican Republic.
Key points:
1. Racial Bias: The book discusses racial prejudice through the author and her adopted black brother's experiences in a white community and their family.
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