pickBrenda‘s been through it!! She‘s here to tell her life story of being raised by her grandmother with relatives and a revolving cast of characters in and out of her childhood. One of which molested her when she was just 4 years old. She‘s ultimately caught up in life on the streets as prostitution becomes her way of life. Though incredibly tough topics, Brenda tells her story with brutal honesty and even, at times, a humorous tone.
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1. These 2 are tied for my best reads of August. Very different from each other, and I really enjoyed them both.
2. Not sure yet; I doubt it. I like to be able to read what I want, when I want, and not feel obligated. I'm not a good book group member for the same reason 😕
pickWow. A riveting read, but also very difficult given the subject matter. Kudos to the author for surviving "the life", cleaning up and getting out, and using her experience to try to help other women. #nonfiction #memoir
Started this today and am about halfway through. Couldn't put it down, which I will probably regret tomorrow AM 😕😊 #nonfiction #memoir
pickLike @Cinfhen said, this is brutal. Brenda pulls no punches when talking about the years she spent as a prostitute and the abuse and molestation that led her to it at age 14. 😢 Brenda says she became addicted to “the life” where highs meant fancy clothes and celeb-filled parties but the lows were abuse, rape, arrest, and addiction. Her story is cautionary but hopeful since she now spends her like helping other young women escape the cycle.
I may not have gotten any new releases tonight, but I was happy to get these two memoirs today! I‘m starting the tagged one. #MemoirGal
I think my sinus infection has turned into a cold, so not super excited about that. 👎🏻🤒
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Leaving Breezy Street was definitely not an easy read, but despite the heavy subject matter, I thoroughly enjoyed it. What Brenda went through in her life was heartbreaking, and no one should have to experience such things. She doesn't shy away from the rough aspects and she's brutally honest about her own choices and mistakes.
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My next audiobook features a #Woman on the cover. I'm excited to start this.
pickHow do I begin? This book is fire/ explosive. Brenda Myers-Powell will leave you stunned. She doesn‘t shy away from anything she‘s seen, done or experienced. In the frankest words possible Brenda shares her incredible story of survival and revival. Her sheer will, strength, resilience and humor is inspiring. I shed tears while listening to this audio, not because Brenda cries victim but because she screams victor! 👇🏽
This book is brutal. Very graphic. At 9 Brenda was having sex for favors, at 14 she had two children, at 15 she was living on the streets as a prostitute. Brenda offers no excuses or apologies ~ she‘s just straight up sharing what it‘s like to survive. Her story starts in the late 1960‘s. It‘s difficult to listen to but I‘m equally riveted. #NetGalley #AudioARC
#AudioARC #NetGalley Whoa, this memoir is straight up BRUTAL! Brenda Jean does not hold anything back. It‘s violent, graphic and extremely heartbreaking. I‘m always amazed at what children are taught to endure, learn to hide and manage to survive. You know it‘s bad when you think your serial killer book might be an easier read.
Leaving Breezy Street: A Memoir | 
