[Sabrina]

I have just finished a book by this very inspirational writer and wanted to share some of her story with you. I have placed a trigger on this post as the subject matter is about abuse and drugs and can be triggering for some.

The book is called "A Piece of Cake, a Memoir" (By Cupcake Brown) (I am not posting this in the book section because I am not trying to promote the book, but rather bring attention to this very inspirational person)

From the back cover of the book

"From beloved daughter to abused foster child to crack addict, this is the heart-wrenching true story of a girl named Cupcake Brown.

Following her mother's death, Cupcake was just eleven years old when she entered the child welfare system. Moved from one disastrous placement to the next she was, like so many neglected and sexually abused. She developed a massive appetite for drugs and alcohol - an appetite fed by hustling and turning tricks - and before long, stumbled headlong into the wild, notoriously dangerous world of the gangsta.

But ironically, it was Cupcake's rapid descent into the nightmare of crack cocaine addiction that finally saved her. After one crack binge she woke up behind a dumpster. Half dressed and more than half dead, she finally knew she had to changed her life or die.

Brutally frank, startlingly funny, A Piece of Cake is the remarkable true story of a resilient spirit who took on the worst of contemporary urban life and survived it. It is also the most genuinely affecting rollercoaster ride through hell and back that you will ever take"

I was utterly inspired by this wonderful individual. Here is a link to her website. http://www.cupcakebrown.com/

I'm a bit cynical about the whole, "hitting bottom" then "seeing the light" theme. I was forced to attend recovery groups for a time. I am glad this woman is able live a safe life and is healthier. How she got there? I doubt it could be summarized in the English language. I enjoy memoirs, if I get some time, maybe I'll read cupcakes memoir. Was that her street name? sound like one. Thanks.

[Sabrina]

Actually, Cupcake was her given name by her Mom and La'Vette was her other given name. She used both on the street but for different situations. Some good, some bad.

Very interesting Sabrina! Thanks for sharing.

[Fresia]

Thanks for posting this. I admire the courage and resilence. It is always inspirational and I will look for this. Thanks again. -F

That's my all time favorite book! I have it on my iPod as an audiobook...haven't listened to it in awhile, but maybe I will this weekend. I always recommend this book.