from h8denloose

Breaking Night, by Liz Murray, is a moving memoir about a girl trying to find her place in the world while struggling through the few highs and numerous lows of a hard-knock life. Although it lacks the lyricism and poetic prose featured in memoirs by writers like Mary Karr, the story is compellin...

from amandacb

I had heard of Homeless to Harvard and the bare bones outline of Liz Murray's story before, but I never connected this memoir with her story until I began reading this actual memoir. Murray presents a compelling and intriguing bildungsroman-style memoir in Breaking Night; if at times it is uneven...

from ellasmeme

An amazing young woman, Liz Murray, paints a graphic picture of her life with drug addicted parents. Both Liz and her sister Lisa have a remarkable ability to survive in the face of poverty and neglect. What I found most noteworthy was Liz's realization that in the end she is totally responsible ...

from doggonelaura

A rich and wonderful memoir. Liz Murray does not pass harsh judgment about her childhood-it was what it was. She describes in great detail her relationships and choices as she navigates life without the normal parental guidance. Her ability to simply tell her story without much editorializing is ...

from Mamawx2

This is a must read for anyone who has experienced neglect or abuse. It is about overcoming adversity and rising above being a victim. I bought it to read to my granddaughter but her wounds are too fresh and I did share the ending with her. hopefully when she is older she will benefit from readin...