This is story of a girl and her mother. This moving memoir spans the years from 1980 to 2000 giving an intimate look at two women. As a girl, Katy found out that her mother Yvette had been working as a sex worker out of their home. As an adult, Katy must deal with the despairs present in her family and within herself, in that exploration, she discovers more about mother's childhood and the impact Second World War had on her mother and by proxy her family life. By revealing their truths, the two women call a truce on their hostilities and overcome their oppressive ghosts.
