Reviews

"Vivid and engrossing from start to finish. As much as Shulman is influenced by his physical appearance and his childhood traumas, he is also driven by an inner resolve to create a better life for himself."--Midwest Book Review"[Shulman] manages to treat a difficult subject without sentimentality or self-pity, discusses his mistakes and shortcomings unflinchingly, and moves through the key events in his life with a keen sense of pacing. . . . A memorable reading experience, as well as an education."--US Review of Books"What an amazing, inspirational story. The author has such heroic drive and strength. . . . This all-too-true tale of personal redemption and growth should touch a nerve in every reader."--Gregory Lawrence, author of the New York Times bestseller Dancing on My Grave"This book begs to be seen as a major motion picture!"--Al Zuckerman, founder of Writer's House and bestselling author of Writing the Blockbuster Novel"Shulman's story . . . reads like an engrossing thriller with an engaging, ugly-beautiful anti-hero who finds redemption. The best tribute I can give this astonishing tale is to urge you to stare into the author's mirror for yourself!"--Natalie Wood, Perfectly Well Read"This poignant memoir was masterfully crafted from beginning to end. The writing was skillfully done, and the editing polished it to a high sheen . . . [Shulman's] revelations about forgiveness and letting go are all something we can learn from and apply to our own lives. This book is eye-opening."--Kara Piazza, The Writing Piazza