The Big Hurt: A Memoir

The Big Hurt is a gripping memoir that delves into the complexities of growing up in the shadow of a literary father and a neglectful mother.

The author, Erika Schickel, shares her harrowing experiences of being seduced by a teacher at her prestigious East Coast prep school and the subsequent consequences that followed.

This memoir is a raw and unflinching look at the long shadow cast by great literary lives and the ways in which women are often left to bear the brunt of male ego.

Through Schickel's powerful storytelling, readers will gain insight into the haute culture of 1970s Manhattan and the devastating effects of epigenetic trauma on a young girl's life.

The Big Hurt is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost or silenced by the expectations of others.