When a creative, curious, wild child leaves her conservative New Hampshire home behind, watch out. Her book is shocking. It is bold. It is real. At times, it will curl your hair. Her book makes 50 Shades of Grey look tame, and yet she also demonstrates her growth as a spiritual person, her realization of her gifts as a teacher, and her long emotional journey to mature womanhood. I could totally relate to her desperation for money to provide for her son, and understand her initial naiveté and curiosity when learning the ropes as a stripper, even though my own life journey as a single mom of a son took a very different path. Her self-confidence and physical strength and beauty she parlayed into some bizarre career moves. It was interesting to see her thought processes as she made risky choices few others would have considered for a heartbeat or ever dared pursue. Despite the dangerous lifestyle she led for several years, she raised a well-adjusted son who loves her dearly. And, on top of it all, she is an extremely good writer! So discard your choir robe, suspend judgement and read about the fascinating life of a woman willing to bare her soul to share her message to throw off shame and live freely.