Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's experience of becoming her mother's confidante at the age of 14 when her mother embarks on a passionate affair with her husband's best friend. It explores the complex dynamics of their relationship and the impact of carrying her mother's secret on her own life and identity.
Key points:
1. Toxic Relationships: The book examines harmful mother-daughter relationships, focusing on Adrienne's manipulative mother, Malabar.
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